Willie Le Roux

Old Bok ‘outpacing’ new Bulls teammates

Willie le Roux is among a quartet of Springboks who, according to centre Stedman Gans, has lifted the level of training at the Vodacom Bulls ahead of the clash with Connacht.

South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi (C) celebrates with South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (L) after scoring the team's tenth try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Romania at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 17, 2023.

Best Bok tries of 2023 RWC: Mapimpi vs Le Roux

The world champion Boks scored 27 tries at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, but which was best? You decide, as Makazole Mapimpi sizes up Willie le Roux in the first round!

Willie: Never write off the All Blacks

Willie le Roux insisted that the Springboks would not underestimate the All Blacks when the two teams square off in the World Cup final in Paris on Saturday.

Boks wary of ‘brutal’ Tonga

Willie le Roux and Marvin Orie said the Springboks must front up physically against Tonga in Marseille on Sunday, to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.

(13638233w) Try Celebrations for Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa as as he goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations International Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham, London on 26 November 2022 (Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK) England v South Africa, Autumn International, Rugby Union, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 26 Nov 2022

Boks recall Arendse, Wiese for World Cup opener

Kurt-Lee Arendse will start in the absence of Canan Moodie as the Boks made four changes to the starting lineup for the World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday.

Boks go with 7-1 bench

A late change to the matchday-23 has forced the Springboks to replace substitute Willie le Roux with a forward for the clash against the All Blacks at Twickenham.

World Cup countdown: 15 days to go!

With 15 days until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at the greatest fullbacks to wear the green and gold at the tournament.

Watch: Willie bulldozed by Kiwi bruiser

The Springboks and All Blacks clash for the second time in 2023 on Friday, and Willie le Roux will want to make amends for this howler of a tackle attempt on Shannon Frizell.

Willie: Haters gonna hate

Willie le Roux has accepted that he is not every SA rugby supporter’s cup of tea, but the Springbok fullback can’t wait to resume his domestic career in the Republic.

Vilified Willie’s Bok value revealed

A key stat has shown why Willie le Roux is invaluable for the Springboks, amid calls for the veteran fullback to be dropped after the defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday.