Springboks

Bismarck: Boks have a point to prove

Bismarck du Plessis has warned that talk around South Africa’s recent record against Ireland will only fire up the Springboks for the two-Test series.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Ben-Jason Dixon, Salmaan Moerat and Frans Malherbe of South Africa during the national anthem prior to the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

Bok lock rises to the challenge

While continuing to hone his craft alongside the world-class Eben Etzebeth, Salmaan Moerat is fired up to play a key role as a second-row powerhouse for the Springboks.

Dweba sticks with Stormers

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba has reportedly turned down the offer of a R1 million salary increase from a Premiership club to stay with the DHL Stormers.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Cheslin Kolbe of South Africa embraces Willie Le Roux of South Africa following their victory in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Rassie reinstates Willie and Cheslin

Rassie Erasmus is set to deploy World Cup winners Willie le Roux, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse as the Springbok back three against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.

Rassie selects Ireland squad

Rassie Erasmus has started the mind games ahead of the first Test against Ireland by predicting the visitors’ lineup for the clash at Loftus Versfeld.

Boks shift gear into ‘Ireland mode’

The Springboks wrapped up their training camp in Pretoria on Friday in preparation for the opening Test of the Incoming Series against Ireland next Saturday.

Former Bok: Lions’ hard work pays off

Jaco Kriel has extolled the graft of the Lions players, attributing the standout Springbok debut of ex-teammate Edwill van der Merwe to staying on the “right path”.

Watch: Boks versus Ireland is personal

Keo and Zels explain why the series against Ireland is must-win for the Boks, while Scott Gibbs provides the northern view.

DOMONT, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 19: Handre Pollard of South Africa during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Stade Omnisports des Fauvettes on September 19, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Pollard the perfect 10 to punish Irish

The team options for Rassie Erasmus are plentiful but the key pick for the Springboks against Ireland is at flyhalf, and that must be Handre Pollard, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Rassie Erasmus and Nick Mallett during a Springbok team photo in 1999

Watch: Mallett on highs and lows of Bok job

Nick Mallett unpacks his tenure as Springbok coach, from orchestrating the 1998 Tri-Nations title victory and record 17 consecutive wins, to axing Gary Teichmann as skipper.