Springboks

Du Toit thriving in ‘favourite’ position

Pieter-Steph du Toit is thrilled to have claimed the SA Rugby Player of the Year award while playing regularly at blindside flank. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Watch: Du Toit on winning award

Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit talks about his SA Rugby Player of the Year award, his relationship with Rassie Erasmus and building towards the World Cup.

Bok-laden Sharks to face Bulls

Coach Robert du Preez has included nine Springboks in the Sharks starting lineup to face the Vodacom Bulls in their final pre-season game in Ballito on Saturday.

Du Toit named SA’s best again

Springbok and Stormers forward Pieter-Steph du Toit has been named SA Rugby Player of the Year for 2018.

Du Plessis undergoes brain operation

Former Springbok wing and coach Carel du Plessis underwent a brain operation on Tuesday evening in Durbanville.

Erasmus looking at Cheetahs scrumhalf

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says players from South Africa’s Pro14 franchises are still in his plans.

Head knocks force Grant to retire

Former Springbok, Stormers and Force flyhalf Peter Grant has announced his retirement from all rugby.

Fighting a losing battle

The ever-increasing trend of players taking up off-season stints overseas is a high-risk business, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Refreshed Kwagga raring to go

Lions flank Kwagga Smith says he is ready to compete for a place in the Springbok squad after his stint with the Yamaha Jubilo in Japan. DYLAN JACK reports.