World Cup

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

England set for fullback switch?

Assistant coach Kevin Sinfield admitted that England are looking at switching mercurial flyhalf Marcus Smith to fullback for the World Cup.

Duane summoning World Cup reserves

Duane Vermeulen has toiled to reach and maintain the required levels of conditioning to secure his place as a power forward in the Springbok pack.

Your Bok team to face Scotland!

Only two changes to the Bok side that dismantled the All Blacks at Twickenham will suffice to beat Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Sunday, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.

Springboks Scotland South Africa's wing Jesse Kriel (C) is tackled by Scotland's full-back Stuart Hogg (L) and Scotland's wing Duhan van der Merwe during the Autumn International friendly rugby union match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on November 13, 2021.

Boks hold no fear for Scottish Saffas

Assistant coach Deon Davids is not fazed by the prospect of the Springboks tackling a few South African players in the World Cup opener against Scotland on Sunday.

epa10731868 South Africa's Captain Duane Vermeulen during the South Africa's rugby team practice at the Loftus Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, 07 July 2023.

Veteran Boks get last World Cup shot

The Springboks have by far the oldest squad in average age at the World Cup in France, while Eddie Jones’ Wallabies are comfortably the most youthful.

Eben Etzebeth leads out the Springboks at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland

2023 World Cup key players: Pool B

SA Rugby magazine identifies the players to watch in Pool B at the global showpiece in France.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: Samoan centre Brian Lima tackle South African halfback Derick Hougaard during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between South Africa and Samoa at Lang Park in Brisbane, 01 November. . AFP PHOTO/ Christophe SIMON

Memorable World Cup moments – 2003 & 2007

SA Rugby magazine relives unforgettable moments at the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups.

South Africa's centre Canan Moodie warms up ahead of the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

Moodie switches to World Cup mode

Canan Moodie has been living the dream since the Springboks arrived in Toulon, where they will be based in the lead-up to Sunday’s Rugby World Cup opener against Scotland.

Watch: Pieter-Steph’s revival

Here are some of Pieter-Steph du Toit’s best moments as the Springboks’ blindsider has rediscovered his Player of the Year form ahead of the World Cup.