Springboks

South Africa's lock Eben South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth waves to supporters after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Eben ready to face Ireland

Eben Etzebeth is expected to be sidelined for up to 10 days with a shoulder injury, Rassie Erasmus said on Monday.

Scotland's outside centre Huw Jones (R) catches the ball in front of South Africa's centre Jesse Kriel during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Rassie: Jesse got the ball!

Rassie Erasmus is confident that Jesse Kriel won’t get cited for his tackle on Scotland No 8 Jack Dempsey in the World Cup clash on Sunday.

Fans blast Boks for ‘Checkers’ kit

Upset Springbok supporters have taken to social media and slammed the alternate jersey worn by the world champions in their opening win of the World Cup on Sunday.

Eben upbeat about injury scare

Eben Etzebeth says he doesn’t think his shoulder injury is “too serious” after being forced off midway into the first half against Scotland on Sunday.

Scotland's inside centre Cameron Redpath reacts after defeat in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Townsend ‘frustrated’ by TMO ‘inconsistencies’

Gregor Townsend was left “really disappointed” by the World Cup result against the Springboks, which increased the ante for Scotland in Pool B.

Manie Libbok in action against Scotland in Marseille

Watch: Why must Manie look?

Manie Libbok produced an outrageous cross-kick to set-up Kurt-Lee Arendse for a touchdown against Scotland in a World Cup-opening win for the Springboks on Sunday.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (R) looks on as South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok takes a penalty kick during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Kolisi hails ‘general’ Libbok

Siya Kolisi brushed off concerns around Manie Libbok’s goalkicking after the flyhalf missed three shots at goal for the Boks against Scotland on Sunday.

South Africa's full back Damian Willemse (C) attempts to tackle Scotland's wing Duhan Van Der Merwe (R) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

Nienaber: Sharp defence cut ‘slippery’ Scots

Jacques Nienaber is thrilled the Springboks successfully cleared the first hurdle of their World Cup title defence in a gritty encounter against Scotland.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 10: Jasper Wiese of South Africa breaks forward with the ball ahead of Jamie Ritchie of Scotland during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Scotland at Stade Velodrome on September 10, 2023 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Highlights: Bok power stifles Scots

Defending champions South Africa got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a winning start by beating Scotland at Stade de Marseille on Sunday.

DJ Rassie unleashes the disco lights

Rassie Erasmus pulled out one of his old plays from his Free State days as the Springboks started their World Cup campaign with a victory over Scotland on Sunday.