Springboks

Dyantyi doping: What was discovered

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the three banned substances that Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi tested positive for, and which could see him face a ban for as many as four years.

Watch: Springbok press conference

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi chatted to the media one last time before the squad travels to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

What next for Dyantyi?

Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has a number of options to consider following confirmation that his B-sample had tested positive for banned substances.

Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’

Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.

Dyantyi’s B-sample comes back positive

The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has confirmed that Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample has tested positive for banned substances.

Bok coach clarifies newcomer’s role

Rassie Erasmus says incoming Springbok consultant Felix Jones will focus on analysing opposition defences during the upcoming World Cup.

Erasmus: We haven’t heard anything from police

Rassie Erasmus says he will continue to trust Eben Etzebeth’s version of events until it is proven differently following a complaint being laid at the Human Rights Commission

Bok bench will shine in Japan

Here are five reasons why the Springbok bench will play an important role when the Springboks head to the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

RWC: How Rassie’s Boks measure up

JON CARDINELLI compares the balance between youth and experience in the 2019 World Cup squad with those that travelled to the 2015, 2011 and 2007 tournaments.