Springboks

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Fraser McReight of the Wallabies scores a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Wallabies suffer back row blow

The Wallabies are set to call on a rookie fetcher to face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship openers after losing Fraser McReight to injury.

Nortje back in Bok dreamland

Ruan Nortje has wasted little time in getting stuck into the new gameplan after returning to the Springboks’ setup for the first time since 2022.

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Cane: Nothing beats Boks in SA

Former All Blacks skipper Sam Cane is relishing the opportunity to tackle the Springboks when New Zealand and the world champions clash in the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Bok halfbacks get Rugby Champs headstart

The 2024 Rugby Championship will reportedly see the introduction of trial rules that if approved, promises to make for more dynamic and exciting scrumhalf play.

Matfield locks in his Mostert replacement

Former Springbok lineout king Victor Matfield believes Ruan Nortje is more than capable of filling the big boots of the injured Franco Mostert in the 2024 Rugby Championship.

Mallett: Elrigh the ‘closest thing to Duane’

Nick Mallett says Elrigh Louw is his first-choice pick to start at No 8 for the world champion Springboks in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.

Rugby Champs rivals have to ‘rock’

Following lukewarm July Test performances, the Springboks, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina must make a statement in the highly-anticipated 2024 Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Kolisi’s Boks second to McCaw’s maestros

Siya Kolisi’s Springboks can make an argument for being the best World Cup team, but the title of the greatest professional team goes to Richie McCaw’s mighty All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE.