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Four Boks in Rugby Champs team of the tournament

Four Springboks have cracked the nod for the official Rugby Championship team of the tournament, selected by World Rugby.

Kolisi: I’ve never been so scared on a rugby field

Siya Kolisi says he was initially in “shock and freaking out” after an injury scare left him lying face down on the field in last Saturday’s brutal battle against the All Blacks. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Springbok powerhouses, Cooper confirmed for Barbarians

Two more of South Africa’s world-beating pack have been confirmed alongside Wallabies star Quade Cooper to play for the Barbarians against Samoa at Twickenham in November.

Three things to consider during brief Bok break

Following the conclusion of the Rugby Championship, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including the latest deployment strategy of the Bomb Squad.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Jantjies: I train for the chance to slot a drop goal

Elton Jantjies, whose cameo performance off the bench saw the Boks clinch a thrilling win over the All Blacks, has praised the team for retaining belief in their ability to secure such a result.

Boks reclaim No 1 status in Test rankings

The Springboks are set to overtake the All Blacks and move back to the top of the World Rugby rankings when the updated list is released on Monday.

All Blacks credit Bok ‘double bluff’

The All Blacks have lauded South Africa’s clever tactical changes in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test between the sides.

Boks’ UK tour in jeopardy due to bubble fatigue

The Springboks may not head off on their end-of-year tour if they have to be subjected to another strict bio-bubble environment once again.

Boks take giant leap forward with result, all-round play

Just when so many were writing the Springboks off, the world champions produced a famous performance that has dramatically ensured this year can already be deemed a success, writes CRAIG LEWIS.