Lions star ‘would love’ another Bok shot

Edwill van der Merwe is desperate to represent the Springboks again, but the one-Test speedster knows his best chance to impress Rassie Erasmus is by starring for the Lions.

Boks backed to end Eden Park streak

Andy Goode fancies the Springboks’ chances of beating the All Blacks at Eden Park in September and suspects this may be the reason the world champions haven’t been invited there in recent years.

Life after Rassie looks bright for Boks

South African rugby will be spoilt for choice when Rassie Erasmus decides to leave his post as Springbok head coach, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Sacha: Boks make my job easier

DHL Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu believes that joining a world champion Springbok set-up has made his meteoric rise in the green and gold possible.

Boks dominate Englishman’s Team of Year

Former England flyhalf Andy Goode has included seven Springboks in his Team of the Year for 2024 and another two on the bench.

Hooker to become a Bok in 2025

Ethan Hooker is the most likely to have a breakthrough 2025 season for the Springboks among a group of promising players, according to readers.

New ball for Boks in home Tests

The Springboks will no longer play with Gilbert rugby balls in home Test matches.

Poll: Pick your breakout Bok!

The start of a new year resets the race among a host of promising players to star for the Springboks – which one do you think is primed for a breakout season?

Year-end No 1 ranking becomes Bok property

The Springboks will end the year at No 1 for the sixth time since the World Rugby rankings were introduced in 2003, and the fifth time in the past six years.

Quiz: Can you name the Boks of 2024?

The Springboks finished the year with 11 wins from 13. Can you name every player that Rassie used in 2024?