Springboks

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On this day: Bakkies crushes Ireland

On this day in 2004, Bakkies Botha scored a brace of tries to help the Springboks demolish Ireland in Bloemfontein in Jake White’s first game in charge.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 12, Springbok wing Gio Aplon during the International match between South Africa and France at Newlands Stadium on June 12, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: Aplon arrives on the Test scene

Gio Aplon announced himself to the world when he starred with his first Test tries against France at Newlands in 2010.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Sam Cane of New Zealand walks past the Webb Ellis cup with their runner's up medal following 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)

All Blacks: It ‘hurts’ to call Boks champs

Ian Foster, Sam Cane and the New Zealand team have shared their emotions after a narrow defeat to the Springboks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final.

On this day: Six-gun Chavhanga breaks Test record

On this day in 2005, Tonderai Chavhanga scored a record six tries on debut as the Springboks recorded their greatest-ever winning margin in a Test against Uruguay.

Boks lose Kolbe to injury

Cheslin Kolbe has been released from the Springbok training camp amid concerns over a knee injury.

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Kurt Lee-Arendse of South Africa celebrates with Canan Moodie of South Africa after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on August 25, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Crocked Bok gives thumbs up

Kurt-Lee Arendse has given an update on his injury situation after the Springbok and Vodacom Bulls flyer underwent surgery on a fractured cheekbone.

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Boks call on newbies to tackle Wales

Rassie Erasmus named 11 uncapped players in an exciting 35-man squad for the Springboks’ first official training camp of the season to prepare for the Test against Wales at Twickenham.

BATH, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Thomas du Toit of Bath looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Play-Off Semi Final match between Bath Rugby and Sale Sharks at The Recreation Ground on June 01, 2024 in Bath, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Thomas the Tank puts Bok hand up

Bath prop Thomas du Toit has made his “aspirations clear” to Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok selectors after missing out on South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup title win.