PSDT ready to tackle Azzurri?
Rassie Erasmus says the Springbok teams for their upcoming two Tests against Italy, starting with next Saturday’s clash in Pretoria, have already been largely finalised.
Sharks snap up WP wing, via NFL
With Makazole Mapimpi and Ethan Hooker on Springbok duty, the Sharks are a bit light on their wing stocks and have signed a promising prospect from the Western Cape.
Rassie satisfied with ‘good hit-out’
Rassie Erasmus isn’t getting carried away after the Springboks launched their 2025 season with a commanding 54-7 win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Pick your MVP: Boks vs Barbarians
The Boks hammered the Barbarians on Saturday, who was your most valuable Springbok?
Rate the Ref: AJ Jacobs
Rate the performance of South African referee AJ Jacobs in the Bok win against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium.
Tale of the Tape: Boks vs Baa Baas
The ninth episode of the Boks-Barbarians story will play out on Saturday when Rassie Erasmus’ men host the legendary outfit, and history promises an epic contest.
Dobson: Malherbe out for long, but not forever
Frans Malherbe is central to the Stormers’ long-term plans, even though the timing of his return to play is a grey area.
Stick: Baa Baas clash helps us to beat All Blacks
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Barbarians’ unpredictability is just what the world champions need in preparation for what they’ll face later this season.
Captain Kriel ‘didn’t see it coming’
A “nervous” Jesse Kriel is honoured to lead the Springboks on Saturday for the first time, in the absence of Siya Kolisi due to injury, and an easy call by the coaches.
Foote backs familiar Junior Boks for opener
Coach Kevin Foote has gone with continuity by naming a settled Junior Springbok team to face Australia in Sunday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.
