Smit fired up after opening Bulls chapter

Having made his long-awaited debut for the @Vodacom Bulls following a mid-season move from Cape Town, Cornel Smit is ready to stamp his mark on the #URC final on Saturday. 

TMO expanded for Bok Test, U20 Champs

World Rugby have announced an expansion of the TMO’s powers for Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Wales, as well as the upcoming U20 Championship in Cape Town.

Frans rejects Bok start for Koch’s 50th

Rassie Erasmus has revealed that a thoughtful gesture from Frans Malherbe saw Springbok teammate Vincent Koch switched into the starting lineup for his 50 Test on Saturday.

Edwill proud to carry Kylemore in Bok debut

Edwill van der Merwe is delighted to follow in Herschel Jantjies’ footsteps as the Kylemore-raised speedster prepares for his Springbok debut. 

Rassie picks Bok rookies to ‘add layers’

Rassie Erasmus wants to give new players a shot at earning a regular place in the Bok squad, while maintaining the experience of his world champions.

Blitzboks to make it count in Monaco

The Blitzboks are keen to make their third opportunity to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics count this weekend and join their regular foes at the event in Paris.

Gatland: Wales must overcome Bok ‘fear factor’

Warren Gatland said Tuesday that Wales must overcome the “fear factor” when they face the world champion Springboks at Twickenham.

Ireland without star playmaker for SA tour

Peter O’Mahony will captain an Ireland squad featuring three uncapped players in their Test series against the Springboks in July.

Wales suffer blow for Bok Test

Wales flanker Jac Morgan has been ruled out of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks at Twickenham and the team’s tour to Australia with a hamstring injury.

Four debutants for Du Toit-led Boks

Jordan Hendrikse and Edwill van der Merwe will make starting debuts for the Pieter-Steph du Toit-captained Springboks in the first Test of the year against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.