Springboks

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Duane hangs up boots

SA Rugby has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen has brought an end to his playing career, after the veteran No 8 helped the Springboks win back-to-back World Cup titles.

Bongi slams ‘unprofessional’ England

Bongi Mbonambi has accused England of being “unprofessional” after the Springbok hooker was cleared of racially abusing Tom Curry during the World Cup.

South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi (C) celebrates with South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (L) after scoring the team's tenth try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Best Bok tries of 2023 RWC: Mapimpi vs Le Roux

The world champion Boks scored 27 tries at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, but which was best? You decide, as Makazole Mapimpi sizes up Willie le Roux in the first round!

Duane Vermeulen in action against the All Blacks at Twickenham

Poll: Greatest Bok No 8

Has Duane Vermeulen retired as the greatest Bok No 8 of all time?

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard training with Leicester Tigers

Parachuted Boks back in action

Two World Cup-winning Springboks could be back in Premiership action this weekend, as Leicester Tigers look to recover from a poor start to the season.

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during 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.

Watch: Bok moments that won the World Cup

Take a look at 10 key moments from the Springboks’ record-breaking World Cup win in France, including Cheslin Kolbe’s charge-down and Manie Libbok’s no-look kick.

Manie Libbok of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup.South Africa Training Session Wednesday 4th October Stade Campus RCT 58 Vieux Chemin Ste Musse Toulon FranceMandatory credit (Steve Haag Sports)

Watch: Manie got moves like Messi!

With Cheslin Kolbe trying to focus on goal, Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok showed off his impressive football skills during a pre-game place-kicking warm up.

Five Boks in 2023 World XV

A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Bok stars to return by December

The World Cup-winning Springboks are only likely to all be back for their @Vodacom #URC franchises by the end of the month, and in some cases only in December.

Bok lock linked with French giants

Top 14 club Lyon reportedly have sights on boosting their options in the second row with a move for one of South Africa’s World Cup winners in France.