Springboks

Boks to avoid World Cup flag ban

South Africa said on Tuesday it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the Springboks barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

‘Ripped’ Dupont ready for Boks

Shaun Edwards is confident that France skipper Antoine Dupont will feature in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between the hosts and South Africa, the defending champs.

Dawson: France too smart for Boks

Englishman Matt Dawson is the latest pundit who has written off the Springboks’ chances of beating France on Sunday and continuing their World Cup title defence.

New Zealand referee Ben OKeeffe looks on during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on September 23, 2023.

Boks get Kiwi ref for quarter-final

New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of the quarter-final between the Springboks and France in Paris.

Your Bok team to face France!

Lukhanyo Am is back to tackle France on Sunday in the Springbok team chosen by SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Les Bleus target ‘smaller’ Bok wingers

Louis Bielle-Biarrey said France expect a physical battle in midfield against the Springboks on Sunday, but Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse pose as much a threat.

Pollard, Libbok give Boks ‘balance’

Faf de Klerk has welcomed the return of regular Springbok halfback partner Handre Pollard, who he says has a “calm demeanour” in high-pressure situations.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 01: Andre Esterhuizen of South Africa runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Pita Ahki of Tonga during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome on October 01, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Wiese: Drop Damian for the Giant

Kobus Wiese says centres Andre Esterhuizen and Canan Moodie will offer the Springboks a “great combo” of physicality and X-factor against France on Sunday.

France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont leaves after being given a red card during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Faf: Boks unfazed by Dupont

Faf de Klerk says the Springboks won’t change their approach for the World Cup quarter-final against France based on whether or not Antoine Dupont plays.

Watch: No regrets for ‘Doc’ Pollard

Springbok star Handre Pollard opens up on him not studying medicine, and how he realised playing professional rugby instead was never a choice but a calling.