Springboks

Rassie throws Brannas a lifeline

Rassie Erasmus believes that 38-year-old Deon Fourie is the ideal insurance policy if those wrestling Bongi Mbonambi for the Springbok No 2 jersey fail to “shoot the lights out”.

Duane names his Bok No 8 candidates

Duane Vermeulen says competition for the Springbok No 8 jumper will be intense in 2025, as the legendary hardman reflects on his first year swapping boots for a clipboard.

Rassie: Let’s move Rugby Champs

Rassie Erasmus proposes that the Rugby Championship be moved to summer to ease the strain on the world champion Springboks’ schedule.

How Felix fits into Bok coaching ‘matrix’

Rassie Erasmus outlines the details of the returning Felix Jones’ role and responsibilities as a key member in an expanded Springbok coaching setup.

Boks to play 15 Tests, Baabaas in 2025

The world champion Springboks are looking to add two more Tests to their 2025 schedule and will also face the Barbarians in June.

Rassie on Siya, Eben’s Bok future

Rassie Erasmus is upbeat about Eben Etzebeth’s availability for the Springboks in 2025, and the coach addressed questions around Siya Kolisi’s role in the team.

Pieter-Steph du Toit in action against the All Blacks in London

Boks, All Blacks to clash in USA?

The world champion Springboks will reportedly face the All Blacks in four Tests next year for the first time since 1996.

Keo & Zels: Bokwatch – Who’s HOT and who’s NOT

Keo and Zels pick their Bok match 23 to face Italy in the season-opener and preview SA’s two URC derbies.

Boks to tackle Wallabies back-to-back in SA

The Springboks will face Australia in Johannesburg and Cape Town in the Rugby Championship as SA Rugby locks in the world champions’ home Test venues for 2025.