Springboks

Watch: Nienaber miffed with Ireland’s ‘match-fixing’

Jacques Nienaber gave a stern answer when asked about the potential of Ireland and Scotland arranging a result to kick the Springboks out of 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.

Mapimpi out, who gets Bok call?

Rassie Erasmus confirmed that Makazole Mapimpi has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup through injury but did not say who the Springboks would call in as a replacement.

South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (C) ajnd South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) react during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Boks’ World Cup dream can still be dashed

Despite taking a major step towards qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals, the Springboks are still vulnerable to a shock early exit from the tournament.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard runs with the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Polly on song after ‘crazy rollercoaster’

Handre Pollard expressed his excitement after making a successful World Cup return with a perfect performance off the kicking tee for the Springboks against Tonga.

Deon Fourie congratulates Siya Kolisi on his 50th Test as Bok captain

Nienaber: We did all we could

Coach Jacques Nienaber and skipper Siya Kolisi praised the Springboks’ efforts to beat Tonga on Sunday with a bonus point and remain in the running to defend the World Cup.

South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi fights for the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Boks sweat on Mapimpi injury

The Springboks will face a nervous wait on the status of Makazole Mapimpi after Jacques Nienaber confirmed the winger suffered a cheekbone injury against Tonga on Sunday.

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)

Highlights: Boks tackle Tonga

The Springboks placed one foot in the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Tonga in Marseille on Sunday night.

South Africa's centre Canan Moodie (l) celebrates with South Africa's scrum-half Cobus Reinach (R) after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Boks close in on World Cup quarters

The Springboks are on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup playoffs after cruising to a bonus-point victory against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday night.