2023 Rugby World Cup

Boks pumped for Tonga scrum battle

Assistant coach Daan Human is confident the Springboks will be able to front up to “the heaviest pack” in the World Cup when South Africa and Tonga lock horns on Sunday.

Tonga star banned for Bok clash

Loose forward Vaea Fifita will miss Tonga’s last two World Cup pool games, that includes Sunday’s match against the Springboks, due to suspension.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (R) looks on as South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok takes a penalty kick during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Dobson: Let Manie build a Bok innings

John Dobson questions the Springboks’ strategy of long-range penalties on goal, instead of setting up lineouts for rolling mauls in their World Cup loss to Ireland.

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epa09594473 Handre Pollard of South Africa lines out a penalty during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Your Bok team to tackle Tonga

Handre Pollard returns to flyhalf for the Boks’ must-win match against Tonga in the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Sunday, as chosen by SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Watch: Rassie reveals master plan

Keo and Zels chat about Ireland’s win in Paris and what it means for the Boks.

Woodward puts the boot into Boks

Sir Clive Woodward says the Springboks should be kicking themselves, as their World Cup defeat by Ireland reinforced how crucial it is to have a reliable goal-kicker.

Siya Kolisi is wrapped up by Bundee Aki in Saint-Denis

Irish Bok beating inspires All Blacks

Flanker Dalton Papali’i said New Zealand were motivated by watching Ireland’s brutal win against the Springboks on Saturday, and the All Blacks aspire to reach that level.

RG Snyman makes a break against Ireland in Saint-Denis

Boks only have eyes for Tonga

Prop Ox Nche and second-row pair Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman say the Springboks have much to do before focusing on potential World Cup quarter-final opponents.