Rassie: It would’ve been lovely to start RG
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says it was a “difficult but necessary” call to name RG Snyman on the bench for his 50th Test.
Rassie tempted to deploy Bok ‘Nuke Squad’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he resisted the temptation to select Franco Mostert for Saturday’s clash against Ireland in Dublin and have a 7-1 bench.
Williams hails Gibson-Park as world-class
Springbok No 9 Grant Williams says a potential duel with Ireland’s tempo-driving scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park is driving his preparation for Saturday’s Test in Dublin.
Ex-Ireland star fires shot at Gaza
Gordon D’Arcy has accused Damian Willemse of peddling “Donald Trump-ish rhetoric” ahead of Saturday’s showdown between Ireland and the Springboks in Dublin.
Kolbe: Dublin win would be massive for Boks
Cheslin Kolbe says the Springboks will need absolute clarity and composure to finally crack Ireland in Dublin.
Du Toit: Ireland pose a different challenge
Thomas du Toit says the Springboks expect Ireland’s trademark structure and precision in Dublin on Saturday, but insists the fixture is not a “grudge match”.
Awesome Ox makes history
Springbok powerhouse Ox Nche has become the first prop to be nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award, which was introduced in 2001.
Four Boks crack Player of the Year nods
Four Springboks are on the shortlist in two flagship categories of the World Rugby Awards.
Eben: Ireland fixture stood out for Boks
Eben Etzebeth says facing Ireland on Saturday is a “nice opportunity” to try to change fortunes in Dublin, where the Springboks last won a Test in 2012.
Stick gives clarity on Sous hearing
Mzwandile Stick has hit out at what he calls unfair, inconsistent disciplinary decisions as the Boks prepare for Franco “Sous” Mostert’s looming hearing.
