Fully-fit Eben motivated by Bok jersey

After a frustrating, injury-hit season with the Sharks, Eben Etzebeth is eager to launch into the Springboks’ 2025 campaign.

Contepomi picks playmakers to tame Lions

Coach Felipe Contepomi has named his two best playmakers at flyhalf and fullback respectively as Argentina look to give the British & Irish Lions a reality check before their tour of Australia.

Brown: I’m not changing Bok philosophy

Spingbok attack coach Tony Brown says his goal is not to turn the world champions into the retreaded All Blacks.

Galthie defends B-grade squad to NZ

France coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday he had no choice but to select a second-choice squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand in July.

Rassie: ‘Shackles-off’ Baa Baas to test Boks

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ clash with the Barbarians in Cape Town will be an unpredictable and challenging start to the world champions’ 2025 season.

Sexton: End Irish civil war over No 10

Johnny Sexton has urged Leinster and Munster supporters to back whoever is selected at 10 for Ireland.

Boks call up Boan as squad size reduced

Edinburgh prop Boan Venter earned his first Springbok call-up on Sunday.

‘Technical’ roadblock delays Trokkie’s Bok dream

Juarno Augustus won’t be considered for the Springboks’ Tests against Italy and Georgia in July.

France big gun to miss Bok grudge match?

An injury has delivered a big blow to France’s hopes of beating the Springboks in November, when the teams clash for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Watch: Rassie on Varsity Cup star

Rassie Erasmus explains his selection of UCT winger Ntokozo Makhaza for the first Springbok squad of the year.