Videos

Watch: Faf fires up a Welsh Dragon

The Springboks and Wales are set to lock horns in a World Cup warm-up match on Saturday, and fans should expect a few face-offs like Faf de Klerk’s clash with Jake Ball.

Jesse Kriel and Lukhanyo Am during Springbok training

Swys: Kriel as vital for Boks as Am

Extolling his experience and defensive nous, SuperSport pundit Swys de Bruin has backed Jesse Kriel to fill the Springbok No 13 jersey of Lukhanyo Am at the World Cup.

Watch: ‘Farrell’ goes to tackle school

Owen Farrell is set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off for a dangerous hit, and here is a tongue-in-cheek take on the England skipper addressing his technique.

Marius Joubert scores against the All Blacks at Ellis Park in 2004

On this day: Joubert puts three past Kiwis

On 14 August 2004, Springbok centre Marius Joubert scored a hat-trick against the All Blacks when South Africa beat New Zealand at Ellis Park.

Watch: Farrell at it again!

Owen Farrell has come under heavy fire for his latest dangerous tackle against Wales, in scenes reminiscent of his shoulder charge on Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen in 2018.

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.

Watch: Tonga star sees red for dump tackle

Tonga’s All Blacks convert star George Moala could be ruled out of the World Cup through suspension after being sent off for a tip-tackle in the warm-up against Canada on Thursday.

Watch: 10 to 1 Pollard makes it to World Cup

Keo and Zels tackle the Springbok World Cup squad and the question mark hanging over Handre Pollard’s participation.

On this day: Bok fan tackles ref

On 10 August 2002, Piet van Zyl made his way onto the field to tackle referee David McHugh during a Tri-Nations Test between the Springboks and All Blacks in Durban.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth runs to score a try during the Rugby Championship final-round match between South Africa and Argentina at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on July 29, 2023.

Watch: Eben, rugby’s aggressive superstar

According to former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton, Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth has channelled the “violence” within him and become one of the greatest players ever.