Boks becoming ‘rugby’s winning machine’

UK columnist Robert Kitson argues that it’s time to move on from portraying the Springboks as the “baddies” of Test rugby and give Rassie Erasmus’ charges the credit they deserve.

Bulls bruiser on his part in Rassie’s plans

Hooker Johan Grobbelaar is hoping that standout performances for the Vodacom Bulls in the URC will earn him another chance to pack down for the Springboks.

Lions coach: Boks cashing in on URC

Ivan van Rooyen is convinced that the Vodacom URC is pivotal in nurturing the talent that has seen the Springboks’ squad depth become the envy of the rugby world.

Watch: How Eben saved Siya at the Bridge

During a special walk down memory lane with Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi has recalled how the towering lock protected him after he angered Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge.

Nienaber adopts Bok blueprint

Jacques Nienaber is set to bring a key element of the Springbok setup to Leinster, allowing senior players to sit in the coaching box during games.

PSDT crowned Boks best!

Pieter-Steph du Toit was the Springboks’ MVP as the world champions claimed their first Rugby Championship title since 2019, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Keo & Zels: Boklash a thing of beauty

The Boks balanced power with panache to clinch the Rugby Championship title and celebrate Eben Etzebeth’s record 128th Test with a comprehensive win against Los Pumas.

‘It’s time to love Boks, not loathe them’

UK columnist Chris Foy argues that it’s time to embrace the world champion Springboks, historically rugby’s villains, as a team worthy of admiration.

Watch: Los Pumas celebrate Eben

Argentina captain Julian Montoya visited the Springbok dressing room to pay tribute to record-breaker Eben Etzebeth with a signed jersey after the clash at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday.

Flying Fassi on his new mentality

Fullback Aphelele Fassi has credited the support and honesty from his coaches for his standout performances for the Springboks and Sharks in 2024.