Springboks

Springboks get new ref for Ireland opener

World Rugby has confirmed that Australian referee Angus Gardner has stepped down from his duties for the two-Test series between the Springboks and Ireland for personal reasons.

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Watch: Faf comes in clutch for Boks

On this day in 2016, Faf de Klerk made a crucial tackle after the fulltime hooter as the Springboks sealed a series victory over Ireland at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium.

Roos, Mapimpi shine in Bok return

Evan Roos marked his first Test since last August with a sensational performance as the DHL Stormers loose forward showed his quality at No 8 for the Springboks.

Ireland's right wing Mack Hansen (2nd L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Bok jabs just ‘white noise’ to Ireland

The Springboks’ attempts to fan the flames of the rivalry with Ireland have been shrugged off by the tourists ahead of the upcoming July Test series.

Watch: Boks boogie through Heathrow woes

The Springboks made the most of a long wait at Heathrow Airport after their flight back to South Africa from London was delayed on Sunday.

Hanekom set to miss Ireland series

Cameron Hanekom is set to miss the opportunity to make his Test debut when the Springboks host Ireland in July, after suffering an injury in the Vodacom URC final.

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Sacha’s Bok debut an ’emotional’ dream

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has reflected on a dream come true after slotting a long-range penalty on his debut for the Springboks at Twickenham.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa is yellow carded for the challenge on Taine Plumtree during the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boks ‘not moaning’ about flying Fassi

Rassie Erasmus accepts Aphelele Fassi’s act of foul play against Wales was “reckless but an accident”, during an otherwise pleasing effort from the Springbok fullback.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu of South Africa kicks the ball during 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)

‘Sacha is Rassie’s next best 10’

Former Springbok flyhalf Jaco van der Westhuyzen believes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is poised to become the world champions’ first-choice playmaker.

Edwill van der Merwe in action for the Springboks

New Bok sensation: I felt free to be me

Edwill van der Merwe hopes his Man of the Match outing on debut for the Springboks is the first of many, as Vincent Koch expects “good things” from the world champs in 2024.