Italy bring bite, not just bark, to Bok showdown
The Springboks may boast superior firepower and form heading into their two-Test series against Italy, but Rassie Erasmus’ men would be wise not to underestimate the Azzurri.
Kwaai Kolbe puts in another stunner
Cheslin Kolbe is hands-down South Africa’s most valuable player, and much of the Springboks’ success will depend on him staying fit and doing what he’s been doing.
Les Bleus sweat over crocked stars
Head coach Fabien Galthie has his fingers crossed over two injury concerns for France days away from their first Test with New Zealand in Dunedin.
Oz-NZ XV rope in All Blacks to tackle Lions
A quartet of All Blacks stars were named on Monday as part of an Australia-New Zealand XV to face the British & Irish Lions.
Monster All Blacks prop out of Bok showdown?
The All Blacks look set to defend New Zealand from the world champion Springboks in September without a scrum juggernaut.
Fouche feels ‘diep lekker’ about his Bok future
Having shrugged off his reputation as Frans Malherbe’s “stunt double”, tighthead prop Neethling Fouche is excited to carve out his own story with the Springboks.
Ndlozi, Pead shine in Junior Boks blowout
Winger Siya Ndlozi scored a first-half brace as the Junior Springboks streaked to victory against Australia in the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy on Sunday.
Rassie told Manie to kick miss
A cheeky Rassie Erasmus has taken credit for Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok’s 100% success rate from the kicking tee against the Barbarians in Cape Town.
Deans: ‘No doubt’ Boks can end Eden Park streak
Robbie Deans believes the Springboks’ record dismantling of the Barbarians in Cape Town makes them favourites to snap the All Blacks’ historic run in Auckland this year.
Esterhuizen embraces ‘hybrid’ role
Andre Esterhuizen’s evolution has reached a new level thanks to Rassie Erasmus, the battering ram centre packing down at flank during the Springboks’ rout of the Barbarians.
