Watch: Bench cheers Boks to victory

Frans Steyn and Jesse Kriel had plenty to say when sitting on the bench for the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup warm-up Test against Japan.

Watch: Giant JJ on the charge

Former Junior Boks lock JJ van der Mescht has made a big impression for Northampton in the English Premiership since arriving from France.

Bok legend: Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth, who turns 34 today, has been the ultimate enforcer for the Springboks.

Rassie: Boks not dwelling on Brighton nightmare

Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks’ focus will be firmly on the present when they face Japan at Wembley on Saturday.

Watch: ‘We know what’s coming’

Kurt-Lee Arendse reflects on his club stint in Japan and what the Springboks can expect from the Brave Blossoms at Wembley on Saturday.

Baa-Baas call up big Saffa contingent

Several South Africans are set to feature for the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV in Brentford on Saturday.

Weekend teams

Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s internationals.

Watch: Rassie on Esterhuizen’s role

Rassie Erasmus explains the selection of André Esterhuizen on the bench for Saturday’s Test against Japan as a back-up flank.

Bulls want new Wessels trial

The Bulls will explore the possibility of a new trial when appealing Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ nine-week ban.

Grobbelaar desperate for a run in Cape Town

Christie Grobbelaar has won the SVNS Series, Commonwealth gold and Olympic bronze, but a home appearance in Cape Town has so far eluded him.