World Cup

Boks set to rev Hendrikse in Cardiff

Jacques Nienaber says Jaden Hendrikse is set to get his shot for the Springboks in the penultimate World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 05: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2023 warm up match between Argentina and South Africa at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 05, 2023 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Juan Jose Gasparini/Gallo Images)

Boks in blue at World Cup?

The Boks will be forced to wear their alternate jerseys to accommodate World Rugby’s policy for colourblind fans at the World Cup.

Lood de Jager of South Africa during the captains run at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa. Picture date: Friday July 23, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story RUGBYU Lions. Photo credit should read: . RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Lood grounded by heart condition

The chest problem that kept Bok lock Lood de Jager out of the World Cup squad is reportedly a minor heart condition that could keep him on the sidelines for up to four weeks.

Jake: Bok coaches must trust their gut

Jake White says Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus need to stick to their guns if the Springboks are to defend the World Cup title in France.

South Africa's flyhalf Manie Libbok prepares to kick the ball to convert a point during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Stransky: Manie must answer goal-kicking question

Springbok legend Joel Stransky says it remains to be seen whether Manie Libbok can be counted on take the big kicks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont clears the ball out of a ruck during a training session as part of France's national rugby union team's preparations ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, in Marcoussis, south of Paris, on July 28, 2023.

Watch: Dupont’s monster kick kills ball

Antoine Dupont’s massive kick resulted in the match ball having to be replaced during the warm-up against Scotland on Saturday evening.

Kolbe: Boks muscled up for title defence

A photo of the muscle-bound Boks went viral in the buildup to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but according to Cheslin Kolbe the world champions are in even better condition this year.

England's fly-half Owen Farrell catches a high ball during the Summer Series international rugby union match between England and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, south-west London, on August 12, 2023.

Farrell set for World Cup ban?

Owen Farrell seems set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in the warm-up win over Wales, although England coach Steve Borthwick cautioned against pre-empting the disciplinary process.

epa07978735 South African rugby supporters cheer Captain of the South African Rugby team Siya Kolisi (C) as they start a trophy tour in Pretoria, South Africa 07 November 2019. The Springboks embark on a nation wide trophy tour today after winning the Rugby World Cup. South Africa won the Webb Ellis Cup after defeating England 32-12 in the Rugby World Cup final played in Japan on 02 November 2019. EPA/STR

Bok fans must face facts

Patriotism has blinded Springbok supporters to the possibility that their team will return from the World Cup having relinquished their crown, according to MARK KEOHANE.