Roos’ Bok season over
Evan Roos has played his last game of the season as the Springbok No 8 decided to go under the knife to sort out a long-term shoulder injury.
Pearce to blow Boks’ Rugby Champs opener
The Springboks will be officiated by six different referees in their Rugby Championship campaign, with England’s Luke Pearce in charge of the opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Flashback Friday: Mapimpi versus Koroibete
Makazole Mapimpi is set for another spicy duel with Wallabies star Marika Koroibete after the Japan-based wing was recalled to Australia’s squad for the Rugby Championship.
Wallabies get triple boost for Bok duels
Marika Koroibete is one of three Australia players returning from injury named in a 36-man squad for the 2024 Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks Down Under.
Pieter-Steph cleared to wrestle Wallabies
Rassie Erasmus says Pieter-Steph du Toit’s availability to tackle the Wallabies could cause a change of plans with the Bomb Squad for the first Rugby Championship Test in Brisbane.
Nortje back in Bok dreamland
Ruan Nortje has wasted little time in getting stuck into the new gameplan after returning to the Springboks’ setup for the first time since 2022.
Bok halfbacks get Rugby Champs headstart
The 2024 Rugby Championship will reportedly see the introduction of trial rules that if approved, promises to make for more dynamic and exciting scrumhalf play.
Barrett in doubt for Rugby Champs
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is recovering from finger surgery and it is unclear when he will return to the field, New Zealand Rugby said on Saturday.
Roos out, who makes Bok eight?
With incumbent Evan Roos left out of the Rugby Championship squad, Rassie Erasmus faces a big decision over who starts at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening Tests against the Wallabies in Australia.
Marx fit, Faf out for Boks
Malcolm Marx has been included in a 33-player Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship while Faf de Klerk is among those not considered due to injury.
