RECAP: Springboks vs All Blacks

Follow the live action as the Springboks take on the All Blacks at the Cbus Super Stadium.

Kolbe’s worth every penny

Cheslin Kolbe’s big-money move to Toulon should be welcomed as a massive boost for rugby, writes former Springboks STEFAN TERBLANCHE.

Stick: These are the games we live for

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are expecting another epic encounter against an All Blacks side that has shown “respect” in their team selections.

Kolisi: Boks are also hurting after recent defeats

Captain Siya Kolisi says he can fully appreciate the disappointment of “upset” supporters after the Springboks slipped to three successive defeats.

Smith and Ungerer to make first Stormers starts

Lock Adre Smith and scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer will make their first starts for the Stormers in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship encounter with Munster on Saturday.

White: Combrinck to kick on at No 15

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White believes recently acquired Ruan Combrinck is best suited to playing fullback and is eager to see how he “fits in” against Connacht.

Take a look at the match-day squads for the final Rugby Championship Test match of 2021 between South Africa and New Zealand in Gold Coast this Saturday. (more…)

Preview: SA teams aim to bounce back in URC

South African teams are set to face varied challenges as they head into the second round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Combrinck at 15 for Bulls as Connacht clash looms

Ruan Combrinck will start at fullback when the Vodacom Bulls face Connacht in round two of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Friday.

Dan Biggar: I’d swap places with some of that South African team

British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has fired back at critics of the tourists’ approach against the Springboks, while also suggesting the South Africans should not be rebuked for their style of play.