Springboks

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Watch: Combrinck blasts Ireland off Ellis Park

On this day in 2016, Ruan Combrinck made a try-scoring debut to help the Springboks come from behind to beat Ireland in the second Test of the series at Ellis Park.

London , United Kingdom - 9 March 2024; Ireland players, from left, Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Conor Murray, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Calvin Nash, Hugo Keenan and Andrew Porter before the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in London, England. (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ireland duo in doubt for SA tour

Concerns have arisen around the availability and fitness of two key Ireland players for the July series against the Springboks in the Republic.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on as players of Wales head to the dressing room prior to the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on February 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Wales boost back-row stocks for Bok clash

Head coach Warren Gatland has strengthened the Wales ranks with a versatile loose forward for Saturday’s Test against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 02: Dricus Du Plessis during the visit of UFC Middleweight Champion, Dricus Du Plessis to DHL Stormers' High Performance Centre on February 02, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Cole Cruickshank/Gallo Images)

Boks, Dricus double-header Down Under

UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is reportedly set to defend his middleweight title on the same day as the world champion Springboks face the Wallabies in Perth.

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 03: Warren Gatland, Head Coach of Wales, looks on during the warm up prior to the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 03, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Gatland’s selection dilemmas for Bok duel

Wales head coach Warren Gatland faces several major decisions for the clash against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

‘Flawless’ Edwill ready to fill Kolbe’s boots

Edwill van der Merwe has been backed to be just as dangerous as Cheslin Kolbe if called to make his Springbok debut against Wales at Twickenham.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 18: Quan Hỏrn of the Lions during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Glasgow Warriors at Emirates Airline Park on May 18, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Quan keen to give it horns for Boks

Lions fullback Quan Horn is relishing the opportunity to make his mark in the Test arena after being included in the Springbok squad for the clash against Wales next Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 20: Jean Kleyn of the Springboks during the South Africa men's national rugby team training session at Loftus Versfeld B Field on July 20, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Bok lock goes under the knife

Springbok World Cup winner Lood de Jager reportedly faces another extended period on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury.

Rassie to unleash rookies on Wales

Rassie Erasmus is considering selecting five uncapped players for the Springboks’ opening Test of 2024 against Wales at Twickenham next Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 17: Jake White during the Vodacom Bulls team announcement press conference at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on May 17, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Glorious time for SA rugby

MARK KEOHANE praises Rassie Erasmus and Jake White for doing a great job ramping up the intensity and enthusiasm for the 2024 Test season and the sport in the Republic.