Springboks

Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA/BackpagePix South Africa's Damian Willemse (right) is tackled by Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park during the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool B match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday September 23, 2023.

Boks finding ‘new ways’ to stay No 1

Damian Willemse can’t wait to work with coaches Jerry Flannery and Tony Brown, as the Springboks look for “something different” to beat Ireland and New Zealand this year.

Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby) of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup.South Africa Media Briefing.Tuesday 17th October 2023 Stade des Fauvettes Rue de Paris Domont, Île-de-France Photo (Steve Haag Sports)

Rassie clears the air on Bok exclusions

Rassie Erasmus has clarified the selection process for the first Springbok alignment camp of the year, and plans to cast the net wider in 2024.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA/BackpagePix South Africa's Deon Fourie during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Fourie: World Cup final left me ‘my moer in’

Springbok world champion Deon Fourie has described the pain and ecstasy of helping South Africa win rugby’s showpiece tournament in France last year.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14308921as) Vodacom Bulls vs Union Bordeaux-Begles. Vodacom Bulls' Cameron Hanekom and Celimpilo Gumede after the game Investec Champions Cup Round 4, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa - 20 Jan 2024

Old Bull’s advice for Bok hopefuls

Veteran Nizaam Carr says the young Vodacom Bulls loose forwards included in the next Springbok alignment camp must work even harder and take nothing for granted.

Neethling Fouche of Stormers and Frans Malherbe of Stormers celebrate winning the Vodacom United Rugby Championship during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 Grand Final between Stormers and Bulls held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 18 June 2022

Fouche playing behind Frans a ‘blessing’

Tighthead prop Neethling Fouche’s inclusion in the first Springbok alignment camp of 2024 is reward for his dedication and supportive role at the DHL Stormers, writes MARK KEOHANE.

(13547472ab) Emirates Lions vs DHL Stormers . Emirates Lion's Emmanuel Tshituka and Jordan Hendrikse after scoring a try BKT United Rugby Championship, Emirates Airlines Park, Johannesburg, South Africa - 29 Oct 2022

Lions stars can’t wait to roar for Boks

Exciting Lions playmakers Sanele Nohamba and Jordan Hendrikse are thrilled about joining the Springbok alignment camp, starting on 4 March.

Jesse Kriel post-match after the Boks beat France in Paris

Kriel: Boks found Scots toughest

Jesse Kriel has made a surprising revelation about who the toughest team was for the Springboks to face in their World Cup title defence in 2023.

Bok enforcer cracks Top 10 nod

Eben Etzebeth is among the four Springboks who have been named in a ranking of the Top 10 forwards in the world currently playing.

Jesse Kriel and Lukhanyo Am during Springbok training

Kriel: Lukhanyo was the best ‘Fickou’

Jesse Kriel has opened up on the level of support he received from Lukhanyo Am to reach new heights in the No 13 jersey during the 2023 World Cup.

Bekker backs Nortje for Boks

Andries Bekker believes @Vodacom Bulls co-captain Ruan Nortje, among the youngsters called into the Bok alignment camp, is a Test regular in the making.