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Rassie Erasmus coach of South Africa waits for the start of the Rugby Championship test match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on July 15, 2023.

Rassie to let go of SA Rugby reins

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly relinquish his role as SA’s director of rugby to take charge of the Springboks, as part of a national coaching team shakeup.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa celebrates victory with team mates during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

2023 world champs crowned greatest Boks

The reigning world champions are the greatest Bok team of all time, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Stormers await SA Rugby decision on Vermeulen

While Duane Vermeulen has reportedly held “constructive talks” with the DHL Stormers over a coaching role, both parties are waiting to get the green light from SA Rugby.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA/BackpagePix South Africa's Siya Kolisi in the sin bin after being shown a yellow card by Referee Wayne Barnes during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Siya: Straight talk makes Boks great

Siya Kolisi says that “hard conversations” as a Springbok group has meant that every player, himself included, accepts getting subbed is for the good of the team.

Rassie: No excuse over new tackle laws

Rassie Erasmus says there is no excuse for club and school coaches who believe new tackle height laws for participation rugby are difficult to instil.

Evidence Makgopa of South Africa celebrates his goal with teammtates during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Morocco and South Africa at Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, Cote dIvoire on 30 January 2024 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Boks salute Bafana’s Afcon success

Jacques Nienaber and the Springboks praised Bafana Bafana after the national football team clinched a spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Photo: BackpagePix Harlequins' defence coach Jerry Flannery before the Gallagher Premiership match at Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham. Picture date: Saturday November 4, 2023.

Jean: Rassie wants coaches he trusts

Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery would be invaluable additions to Rassie Erasmus’ national coaching setup.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: South Africa celebrate victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Springbok champs a box-office smash

The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France emerged as the most-watched rugby event in history, according to World Rugby, and South Africa played a pivotal role in its success.