Boks in three-way race for No 1 spot
In a weekend packed with potential shake-ups, the clash for the world’s top spot takes centre stage, as South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand battle for the number-one ranking.
Duane: Hanekom’s Bok chance will come
Duane Vermeulen believes that Cameron Hanekom’s chance in the green and gold will come, but patience is key for the young Bulls loose forward.
Scotland speedster out of Bok duel
Darcy Graham will miss Scotland’s Test against South Africa on Sunday after the wing failed to pass head injury protocols.
Boks brace for Scottish onslaught
Lock Ruan Nortje said the Springboks are steeling themselves for a physical battle upfront from Scotland when the teams lock horns at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Coach Duane wary of Murrayfield factor
Duane Vermeulen says he expects Murrayfield to give Scotland a lift as the Springboks brace to tackle Gregor Townsend’s side for the first time since the 2023 World Cup.
Rewind: Marvellous Mapimpi skins Scots
As the Springboks and Scotland gear up for an epic clash at Murrayfield, rewind to 2021 when Makazole Mapimpi scored a brace of tries in a convincing victory for South Africa.
WP: Russell can run rings around Boks
SA-born former Scotland prop WP Nel says playmaker Finn Russell is key to Scotland unlocking the Springbok defence when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
‘Rassie doesn’t think like anyone else’
In celebration of Rassie Erasmus’ 52nd birthday, the world champion Springboks shed light on what makes the two-time World Cup-winning coach tick.
Watch: Manie magic bowls Scotland
Manie Libbok executed an incredible no-look kick-pass to help the Springboks get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start in their most recent clash with Scotland.
Scotland fired up for ‘big-ticket’ Bok duel
Lock Scott Cummings says Scotland facing the Springboks at Murrayfield on Sunday is motivation enough, dismissing any notion of revenge for their 2023 World Cup defeat.
