Springboks

Sharks get Bok boost

Neil Powell has revealed that the Sharks expect to have a contingent of senior players back from injury against the DHL Stormers next month, including Springbok duo Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Siya Kolisi of South Africa embraces Owen Farrell of England following the 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)

Kolisi defends ‘misunderstood’ Farrell

Siya Kolisi has jumped to the defence of “misunderstood” Owen Farrell while admitting that he hopes the England flyhalf becomes his teammate at French club Racing 92.

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 13: Lood de Jager of Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights runs with the ball during the League One Playoff semi final match Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights and Yokohama Canon Eagles at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground on May 13, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koki Nagahama/Getty Images)

Watch: Lood back with a bang!

Lood de Jager marked his return to action with a try after the Springbok lock recovered from the heart issue that prevented him from playing at the 2023 World Cup.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 13: Hacjivah Dayimani of DHL Stormers during the Investec Champions Cup match between DHL Stormers and Sale Sharks at DHL Stadium on January 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dayimani hits elite Champions Cup class

Hacjivah Dayimani has continued to build a case for his Springbok inclusion, with his performance for the DHL Stormers against Sale Sharks putting him in an elite group in the Champions Cup.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (CL) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (CR) walk through a guard of honour at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

‘Old school’ Jake against Boks in Six Nations

Former Springbok coach Jake White emphatically opposes South Africa joining the Six Nations, insisting it would dilute the Championship’s allure.

Greatest Bok team: ’07 vs ’09

The 2009 Lions tamers go up against the 2007 world champions in the quest to crown the best Bok team of all time.

South Africa's centre Andre Esterhuizen (L) is tackeld by New Zealand's fly-half Richie Mo'unga (C) during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Bok centre’s France move back on?

Reports linking Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen with a switch to France have resurfaced, with three-time European champions Toulon the interested party.

Watch: Siya gets behind Dricus

The Springboks have sent messages of support to Dricus du Plessis as the South African fighter prepares to challenge the USA’s Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title.

Watch: Artist gives Springboks ‘makeover’

A local self-taught artist has given several World Cup-winning Springboks a different look by using a unique medium of choice in his portraits.

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Ruan Ackermann of Gloucester Rugby(R) looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm Stadium on February 14, 2020 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Boks draw Ackermann back to SA

Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann has confirmed that he is in talks for a return to South Africa with the ultimate goal of playing for the Springboks.