Springboks

Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939p) South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi of South Africa and South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Siya: It’s Rassie’s way or the highway

Siya Kolisi has revealed why “everybody buys in” to the Springbok coaching staff’s plans, insisting that representing South Africa is more important than egos or personal agendas.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 07: Jake White - Director of Rugby of the Bulls during the Vodacom Bulls training session at Loftus Versfeld, B Field on December 07, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images)

Jake: Policy, not money will bring Boks back

Jake White remains skeptical that a potential private equity deal with Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) would entice overseas-based Springbok stars to return to South Africa.

Canan Moodie of the Bulls is challenged by Suleiman Hartzenberg of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Hartzenberg is part of Rassie’s Bok plans

A precocious talent like Canan Moodie, DHL Stormers back Suleiman Hartzenberg will experience Test rugby under Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus in 2024, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Munster Rugby Squad Training, Hamilton RFC, Cape Town, South Africa 24/5/2023 Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Steve Haag Sports/Steve Haag

Snyman returns for Munster

RG Snyman will start in his first appearance of the season for Munster on Friday night after recovering from post-World Cup surgery.

Watch: Sanele ready for Bok call-up?

The versatile Sanele Nohamba has seized an opportunity to star at flyhalf for the Lions, putting himself back onto the radar for Springbok colours.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa kisses The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Siya: 2023 World Cup tops 2019 success

Bok skipper Siya Kolisi was put on the spot by his former teammates Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh, and asked to name his favourite World Cup victory.

The Springboks line up for the anthem. France's players (L) and South Africa's players (R) stand for the national anthems ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

SA Rugby: Boks not for sale

SA Rugby have confirmed negotiations are ongoing after being approached by private equity companies who wish to acquire a shareholding in the sport’s commercial activities.

Nienaber backs new Bok coaches

Jacques Nienaber has thrown his support behind successor Jerry Flannery to be a natural fit as the Springboks’ new defence coach.

Former Bok turns ref

Former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige made his ‘debut’ as a referee during a match between the UCT Ikey Tigers and Boland.

Damian Willemse of the Stormers scores a try during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Zebre at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 2 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Bok champ makes NFL dash

Springbok and DHL Stormers star Damian Willemse displays some decent American football skills with Scotland international Ryan Wilson during a Super Bowl LVIII run-out.