Porter: Ireland scrum couldn’t deal with Bok ‘surge’
Loosehead prop Andrew Porter has struggled to explain how the Ireland scrum disintegrated against the powerhouse Springbok pack in Dublin.
Willie refuses to close door on Bok career
Willie le Roux insists his international career is not yet over.
Nigel: Ireland lock deserved straight red
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says Ireland lock James Ryan should have received a permanent red card for his “reckless” cleanout on Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx.
‘Hungry’ Lions primed to face Bulls
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes the international break has prepared his team for a second URC block they’ve traditionally found tough.
Keo & Zels: Why these Boks must bury woeful Wales
Cardiff on Saturday is a celebration of the power and precision of the world champion Springboks.
Money Man & Rich Pickings: Can the Boks do it again?
The Money Man and Gavin Rich preview the Springboks’ final match of the season against Wales, and discuss the URC clashes featuring the South African teams.
Duane on standby to play Wales
Rassie Erasmus’ famed ‘Nuke Squad’ returns in Cardiff on Saturday, with an explosive 7-1 bench split he hopes will bury Wales and seal a perfect year-end tour.
Reinach reaches 50 for Boks, Nuke Squad returns
Cobus Reinach is set to earn his 50th Test cap against Wales in Cardiff for a rebuilt Springbok side featuring a 7-1 bench.
Marshall: All Blacks can emulate ’96 Incomparables
Justin Marshall believes the All Blacks have what it takes to tour South Africa in 2026 and “replicate” what the team of 1996 achieved. The 1996 All Blacks were the first team from New Zealand to win a Test series in South Africa. Speaking on the The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Australia & New Zealand podcast, Marshall was… Read more →
Watch: Big Joe reflects on Kamp Staaldraad
Eccentric former No 8 Joe van Niekerk shares a funny story from the Springboks’ infamous Kamp Staaldraad in 2003.
