Springboks

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 31: Siya Kolisi during the South Africa men's national rugby team arrival media conference at OR Tambo International Airport on October 31, 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Kolisi’s Bok fire still burns brightly

Siya Kolisi has confirmed that he is not done with the Springboks yet and is still “up for selection” after arriving back in South Africa as a two-time World Cup-winning captain.

Watch: Hero’s homecoming for Bok champs

Siya Kolisi and the Springboks arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday to a rousing reception after defending their World Cup title in France.

Watch: Super Siya and beautiful Boks

Keo and Zels applaud captain Siya Kolisi and the Boks for making history in Paris on Saturday night.

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.

Boks cap rankings rise

The Springboks have entrenched their position as the world’s number-one team, after starting the year ranked behind Ireland, France and New Zealand.

The Springboks lift the World Cup PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts 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.

Bok MVP: 2023 Rugby World Cup

It took a squad effort to drive South Africa to a historic fourth world title, but which Springbok do you think was most valuable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Rassie is Woodward’s No 1 pick for England job

Clive Woodward says Rassie Erasmus should be the favourite as the England RFU’s next director of rugby after masterminding the Springboks’ successive World Cup wins.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Vincent Koch of South Africa with Malcolm Marx 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.

Marx to miss Japanese season

Malcolm Marx will miss the upcoming Japanese club rugby season because of an injury that ruled him out of the World Cup, his team Kubota Spears said on Monday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa celebrates victory with his winners medal following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

World Rugby snub Bok history-makers

Eben Etzebeth was the sole player from the Springboks to be honoured during World Rugby’s awards evening in Paris on Sunday night.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Handre Pollard of South Africa kicks the team's fourth penalty during the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Watch: Polly pitch perfect in Paris

Handre Pollard was a late inclusion in South Africa’s World Cup squad, but finished the tournament with a perfect kicking success rate for the Springboks.