Owens responds to Rassie’s offer
Respected former referee Nigel Owens says “there’s a lot” for him to consider on whether he joins the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Schmidt out of All Blacks coaching race
New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt confirmed on Saturday he won’t lead the All Blacks next year, saying his focus will not extend beyond this year’s World Cup.
Jean: Boks can’t ‘drop the ball’ at World Cup
Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes the world champions must keep their wits about them to defend their title at “the most fiercely contested World Cup ever”.
Boks set World Cup squad announcement date
SA Rugby have confirmed the official day for the naming of the Springboks’ 33-man squad to defend South Africa’s Rugby World Cup title in France this year.
Boks wary of Eddie’s Wallabies for World Cup
Cheslin Kolbe says the world champion Springboks are on guard to the threat posed by ‘underdogs’ Australia with head coach Eddie Jones back at the helm.
Watch: Rassie, the ultimate hype man
The Springboks’ 2019 World Cup triumph was largely attributed to Rassie Erasmus, who inspired his troops to turn a 12-6 half-time lead in the final into a 32-12 win over England.
Mordt: Boks need an attack coach
Former wing Ray Mordt is eager to see the Springboks employ the best attack coach to give the world champions a new cutting edge at the World Cup.
World Rugby to avoid ‘top five’ cup debacle
Rugby’s global bosses are set to delay the draw for future World Cup events to avoid the headache of the top teams on the planet all being pooled together.
Kolisi: Boks’ World Cup plan has changed
Skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say the Springboks must be faster and smarter than four years ago if the world champions are to defend their crown in 2023.
Siya feeling stronger than ever
Siya Kolisi believes he is “getting better” the older he gets as the Springbok skipper prepares to lead the world champions to glory in France later this year.
