Rassie: Boks to show ‘class’ in Cardiff
Rassie Erasmus has backed the Springboks’ mix of experience and youth against Wales on Saturday to finish the year on a high for the world champions.
Hendrikse bros, Hanekom get Bok shot
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will become the 36th set of Springbok brothers to play together, while Cameron Hanekom is set for his debut against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Ox more ‘worthy’ than PSDT for POTY
Loosehead prop Ox Nche’s exclusion from this year’s nominations for World Rugby’s top award, despite his dominant performances for the Springboks, exemplifies a stark bias.
Beard blow for Wales
Wales have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their clash with the Springboks, as experienced lock Adam Beard has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
Coach Duane to ‘climb into’ Boks
The Springboks have no plans to take their foot off the gas in their preparations for the final match of 2024 against Wales, especially after a stuttering finish in their win at Twickenham.
Boks ‘only as strong as weakest link’
Prop Gerhard Steenekamp is relishing the opportunity to hone his craft as part of a formidable Springbok front row during his first end-of-year tour with the world champions.
Ox boost for Boks
The Springboks have breathed a sigh of relief over Ox Nche, as the world champions hinted at using the wider squad in their final Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff.
Quiz! All-time Player of the Year winners
Test your knowledge by naming every past World Rugby Player of the Year award winner as we gear up for the announcement of the 2024 winner.
All Black legend rips into refs
Former All Blacks flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens has voiced his frustration with match officials after Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi was sent off in the record-breaking win over Wales in Cardiff.
Woodward: Wales need Rassie’s Bok system
Clive Woodward urges the Welsh Rugby Union to consider Sam Warburton as director of rugby, to oversee the national team like Rassie Erasmus did with the Springboks.
