Springboks

Savea: I always try to ‘smash’ Siya

Ardie Savea has opened up on his battles with Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth, highlighting the intense rivalry and respect between the Springboks and All Blacks.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Willie le Roux of South Africa passes the ball during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Willie, the try assist wizard

Willie le Roux displays exceptional awareness and pinpoint distribution in this selection of touchdown highlights from the two-time Springbok world champion.

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

Rassie introduces Boks to ‘new systems’

Rassie Erasmus was pleased with the foundation laid at the second Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town this week, and believed it set a good tone for the season ahead.

Boks lose Wiese to lengthy ban

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been hit with a hefty suspension, creating a significant gap for the world champions at the back of the scrum for the start of the season.

Willie at the back for Boks!

Bok veteran Willie le Roux reclaims his place at fullback when the two-time reigning world champions return to action this season, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Boks are SA’s biggest transformation success story

The Springboks should not be expected to play the numbers game when it comes to transformation, writes @SimonBorchardt

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Ireland lose key player for SA tour

Ireland are set to be without star fullback Hugo Keenan for the upcoming two-Test series against the Springboks in July.

Poll: Pick your Bok fullback!

With Damian Willemse ruled out until after the 2024 Rugby Championship, who are you picking to play fullback for the Boks?

Willemse blow for Boks, Stormers

Springbok and DHL Stormers playmaker Damian Willemse is expected to miss the rest of the Vodacom URC season as well as the July Test series and 2024 Rugby Championship.

epa10946241 South Africa captain Siya Kolisi lifts the Webb Ellis trophy after the team won the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa in Saint-Denis, France, 28 October 2023. EPA/YOAN VALAT

SA Rugby ‘very happy’ with transformation progress

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the latest internal audit of the Strategic Transformation Development Plan 2030 (STDP 2030) paints a picture of a sport tracking firmly in the right direction.