Hanekom: Wales never crossed my mind
Wales-eligible Cameron Hanekom says his heart was always with the Springboks as he embarks on his debut tour after getting a late injury-enforced call-up.
Evans’ Perfect XV: No Carter, Bok surprise
Former All Blacks playmaker Nick Evans made a shock call in his Perfect XV, bypassing rugby icon Dan Carter at flyhalf and choosing a surprise Springbok in the No 2 jersey.
Boks welcome lock boost
The Springboks are delighted to have two World Cup winners back in the engine room as the two-time defending world champions embark on their November tour.
Rassie: Cheslin a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Bok
Rassie Erasmus suggests two-time World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe is the exception to the rule that no one in the current Springbok set-up is irreplaceable.
Biggar backs Boks for RWC three-peat
Dan Biggar says the Springboks have dethroned the All Blacks as rugby’s “winning machine” and is backing the world champions for an unprecedented three-peat in 2027.
All Blacks icon: URC gives Boks the ‘edge’
Josh Kronfeld says SA teams competing in the Vodacom URC has created a competitive gap between the world champion Springboks and New Zealand and Australia.
Money Man: Boks primed to feast
The Boks have too much power for their end-of-year rivals, and the Money Man and Scott Gibbs also tell you where to put your money on this week’s England vs All Blacks Test.
Why Rassie chose to remain Bok coach
Springbok chief Rassie Erasmus has admitted to ‘considering’ coaching another Test nation, but cites his connection to South African rugby as one of his reasons for staying.
Hanekom to make Bok debut at 8!
Vodacom Bulls star Cameron Hanekom must make his Springbok bow from the back of the scrum against Scotland, according to SA Rugby magazine readers.
Tigers help Pollard sharpen Bok claws
Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has helped spark the resurgence of veteran flyhalf Handre Pollard, and put him back in front of the Springboks’ playmaker race.
