Springboks

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Damian Willemse of South Africa, raises the Webb Ellis Cup after their victory during the South Africa captain's run held at Stade des Fauvettes ahead of their Rugby World Cup France 2023 Final match against New Zealand on October 27, 2023 in Domont, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Watch: Bok champs savour taste of victory

Damian Willemse and Faf de Klerk celebrated South Africa’s record fourth World Cup win by joining Castle Lager to launch a limited edition beer for the festive season.

TOKYO, JAPAN - DECEMBER 10: Cheslin Kolbe of Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath is tackled by Takeo Suenaga (R) and Bernard Foley (bottom) of Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath at Prince Chichibu Memorial Ground on December 10, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.

Saffas in Japan: Kolbe steals the show

Cheslin Kolbe wasted little time in adapting to his new surroundings with a sensational debut performance in the opening round of Japan’s Division One.

Sharks sink Bok plans

Neil Powell has confirmed that the Sharks will be reviewing how many Springboks are contracted as part of a drive to create a new culture at Kings Park.

Willie le Roux, RG Snyman and Eben Etzebeth

Bok lock linked with Leinster

Former Wales skipper Sam Warburton has suggested that Leinster should join the race to sign double World Cup winner RG Snyman.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Aaron Smith of New Zealand leads the Haka ahead of 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.

Boks confirm All Blacks’ Cape Town return

SA Rugby has officially announced the Springboks’ home calendar for 2024, which includes two Tests against Ireland and a clash with the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Le Roux hails SA ‘heart’

Willie le Roux has lauded South Africa’s shift from emphasising size and strength to skill and heart.

Deon Fourie and Bongi Mbonambi with trophy during the 2023 Rugby World Cup South Africa Trophy Tour through Cape Town on the 3 November 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bok champs ‘public enemy No 1, not lucky’

Deon Fourie addresses the backlash after the Boks dumped out World Cup hosts France, while Schalk Burger disputes claims they were fortunate to win the tournament.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 07: All Blacks during the Rugby Championship 2017 match between South Africa and New Zealand at DHL Newlands on October 07, 2017 in Cape Town, South Africa.

All Blacks set for Cape Town ‘homecoming’?

New Zealand are set to return to Cape Town for the first time in over five years when the Springboks host the All Blacks in two Rugby Championship tests in 2024.

South Africa's players and Ireland players vie in a maul during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

‘Irish, not All Blacks are Boks’ No 1 rivals’

South Africa and Ireland are poised to become the next greatest rivalry in rugby, heightened by opposing tactics and increasing tussles in Test and club competition.

Nienaber: I needed a break

Jacques Nienaber has explained why he feels his new role at Leinster is a “perfect fit” for him after revealing that he turned down other international jobs to move to Ireland.