World Cup

Boks set to rev Hendrikse in Cardiff

Jacques Nienaber says Jaden Hendrikse is set to get his shot for the Springboks in the penultimate World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 05: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Argentina and South Africa at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Boks in blue at World Cup?

The Boks will be forced to wear their alternate jerseys to accommodate World Rugby’s policy for colourblind fans at the World Cup.

Lood de Jager of South Africa during the captains run at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Friday July 23, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU Lions. Photo credit should read: . RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Lood grounded by heart condition

The chest problem that kept Bok lock Lood de Jager out of the World Cup squad is reportedly a minor heart condition that could keep him on the sidelines for up to four weeks.

Jake: Bok coaches must trust their gut

Jake White says Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus need to stick to their guns if the Springboks are to defend the World Cup title in France.

South Africa's flyhalf Manie Libbok prepares to kick the ball to convert a point during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Stransky: Manie must answer goal-kicking question

Springbok legend Joel Stransky says it remains to be seen whether Manie Libbok can be counted on take the big kicks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Kolbe: Boks muscled up for title defence

A photo of the muscle-bound Boks went viral in the buildup to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but according to Cheslin Kolbe the world champions are in even better condition this year.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell catches a high ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell set for World Cup ban?

Owen Farrell seems set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in the warm-up win over Wales, although England coach Steve Borthwick cautioned against pre-empting the disciplinary process.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell passes the ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell sees red as England scrape win

Owen Farrell was sent off as England came from behind to beat Wales 19-17 in a scrappy World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Nienaber denies Pollard parachute plan

Handre Pollard is not being lined up as a late addition to the Springbok World Cup squad, according to Jacques Nienaber.

South Africa's lock Jean Kleyn warms up prior to the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Kleyn: How Rassie changed my life

Jean Kleyn has explained the life-changing affects of two phone calls from Rassie Erasmus that jetted him from Cape Town to Limerick, and eventually the Springboks.