2023 Rugby World Cup

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks director of rugby acting as a water carrier talks to his captain Siya Kolisi during the 2nd test match between South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Carter fears for Boks after ‘huge loss’

All Blacks icon Dan Carter says the Springboks will miss the big-match temperament and experience of flyhalf Handre Pollard at the World Cup.

World Cup countdown: 3 days to go!

We’re three days away from the 2023 Rugby World Cup and SARugbymag.co.za praises the standout tighthead props who have anchored the Bok scrum at rugby’s showpiece tournament.

England's centre Owen Farrell reacts at the end of the Six Nations international rugby union match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, west London, on February 4, 2023. - Scotland won 29 - 23 against England. (

‘Gutted’ Farrell rues World Cup ban

England captain Owen Farrell has accepted the “mistake” that will see him miss the start of the 2023 World Cup, but remains excited for the tournament.

Boks to rock France like Class of ‘07

Sixteen years ago, the Rugby World Cup in France ended with it being about the world-champion Springboks, and the 2023 edition will finish the same way, writes MARK KEOHANE.

World Cup countdown: 5 days to go!

With five days remaining before rugby’s showpiece tournament kicks off in France, SARugbymag.co.za spotlights the leading No 5 locks to represent the Springboks at a World Cup.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: Fiji players celebrate victory following the Summer International match between England and Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on August 26, 2023 in London, England.

Jake: Fiji can dethrone Boks

Jake White has backed the Springboks to win the 2023 World Cup, but says even rank outsiders like England and Fiji will be a threat for the defending champions in France.

Britain Rugby Union - England Training - Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot, Surrey - 15/11/16 England head coach Eddie Jones with forwards coach Steve Borthwick during training

Eddie: RFU to blame for England woes

Eddie Jones has laid into his former employer, the England RFU, in defence of his successor Steve Borthwick after a terrible run to the World Cup for the Roses.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Bok 8-0 will be ‘bloody brutal’

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber unleashing a power pack of replacements at France 2023 would be one of the great moments in Springbok World Cup history, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Boks primed for another ‘miracle’

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick believes the Springboks are in a “better position” going into this year’s World Cup than they were prior to winning the tournament four years ago.