Test Rugby

Nkosi ready to challenge Kolbe for Bok spot

Sbu Nkosi says he is keen to make the most of the opportunity he’s been granted following a rare inclusion in the Boks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Gqeberha.

Rassie highlights fable: When ignorance screams, intelligence is silent

South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has shared the words of a fable in a thinly veiled message on Twitter that says “never waste time on discussions that make no sense”.

Roberts, De Villiers: It’s an immense achievement for Boks

Jean de Villiers and Jamie Roberts have hailed the Springboks’ series victory over the British & Irish Lions as an amazing result, with the latter also asserting the Boks do not play “boring” rugby.

The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Boks vs All Blacks Tests set for neutral venue?

The All Blacks’ two home Tests against the Springboks look likely to be relocated following an announcement that New Zealand’s borders will be closed for international travel until 2022.

epa08803961 Marika Koroibete (C) of the Wallabies in action during the Tri-Nations rugby union match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks, at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 07 November 2020. EPA/DAVE HUNT EDITORIAL USE ONLY AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Koroibete, Swinton back as Wallabies look to keep Bledisloe alive

Marika Koroibete and Lachlan Swinton are back in the Wallabies lineup as a desperate Australia look to keep their Bledisloe Cup chances alive against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

Nienaber: Rugby would be boring if everyone played the same

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the beauty of rugby is that there are different styles to playing the game and the team’s gameplan is based around the athletic attributes of its players.

Bok coach ‘excited’ to see Dweba on Test debut

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says a hard-working and mobile hooker like Joseph Dweba will be well-suited for a clash against a physical Argentina team.

Poll: What was your favourite moment from the Lions tour?

Following the British & Irish Lions eight-match tour of South Africa, including the Springboks’ 2-1 Test series win over the visitors, SARugbymag.co.za gives readers the option to pick the single moment they enjoyed most.

Kolisi: Backs came through when we needed them

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has singled out Lukhanyo Am and Willie le Roux for their respective roles in Cheslin Kolbe’s game-changing try against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa during the Second Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©BackpagePix

Nienaber: We want to create squad depth during Rugby Champs

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber reflects on the series victory against the British & Irish Lions before highlighting some of the squad’s goals for the remainder of the Test season.