Springboks

Rassie: Boks make everything personal

Rassie Erasmus insists that the Springboks aren’t out to make enemies, but that the world champions approach every opponent and Test fired up to “protect South Africa”.

Bok giant takes a shot at Saffas

Andre Esterhuizen isn’t a fan of South Africans representing other nations, saying he’d rather have “18 caps for the Springboks than 70 caps for a different country”.

Bok champ recalled for crocked lock

World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Scotland on Friday in place of the injured Ruan Nortje, who has been ruled out of the rest of the UK tour.

Watch: Ox bulldozes Scottish pack

As the Springboks brace themselves for a showdown with Scotland at Murrayfield, this clip highlights the impact of “the most destructive loosehead in the world”, Ox Nche.

Mapimpi emptying his Bok tank

Makazole Mapimpi is making the most of the time he has left in the Test arena, as the veteran winger continues to blaze a trail for the next generation of Springbok speedsters.

Boks wary of Duhan threat

Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Scotland bruiser itching for ‘ultimate’ Bok Test

Jack Dempsey is keen to show how much Scotland have improved since their last meeting with the Springboks when they face the world champions in the “ultimate test” at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Skinstad warns of Scotland’s secret weapon

Bob Skinstad has highlighted a player in the Scotland lineup that poses a particular threat to the Springboks in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Bok giant eager for Murrayfield midfield showdown

Andre Esterhuizen is champing at the bit to face off against former club teammate Huw Jones when the Springbok centre collides with Scotland’s famed ‘Huwipulotu’ midfield on Sunday.