Blitzboks call on veterans for Olympic Games

Six players with previous Olympic Games experience, including 2016 bronze medalist Rosko Specman, have been included in the 14-man Blitzboks squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Nhleko: Defeat doesn’t define ‘brilliant’ Junior Bok talent

A massively disappointed Bafana Nhleko commended the Junior Springboks for showing fight in their pool defeat to England, but said an early exit from the U20 Championship shouldn’t define the talent in the squad.

Ireland fired up to ‘one-up’ Boks physically

Ronan Kelleher says he is excited by the challenge of making a physical statement against the Springboks in Durban after his first Test ended in the disappointment of a yellow card for a penalty try.

Bongi urges ref to watch Ireland’s scrum ‘tricks’

Frustrated by Ireland’s scrum tactics last week, Bongi Mbonambi has called for fair play at the set piece as the Springboks look to seal the series in Durban on Saturday.

England knock out Junior Boks

The Junior Springboks failed to qualify for the U20 Championship playoffs for the first time in over a decade after falling to a late defeat to tournament-favourites England in Athlone on Tuesday.

Junior Boks’ clash to go ahead despite Cape monsoon

World Rugby have confirmed that the Pool C finale between the Junior Springboks and England at Athlone will go ahead as scheduled on Tuesday night.

Rassie: Ireland don’t fear the Bomb Squad

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are aware of the recent criticism of the Bomb Squad, but dismissed the idea of any concern coming from Ireland’s camp.

Doogz and Jesse: Midfield maestros

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will break the Springbok midfield partnership record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie when they run out for their 30th Test together on Saturday.

Records fall for unchanged Boks

Rassie Erasmus retained his matchday 23 in naming the most experienced team in Springbok history for the series-decider against Ireland in Durban on Saturday.

Bruised Ireland call in reinforcements

Ireland have called in a veteran hooker and uncapped scrumhalf after tour-ending injuries to Dan Sheehan and Craig Casey ahead of the series decider against the Springboks in Durban.