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Latest Springboks News

  1. Spies blow for Boks

    Pierre Spies has been ruled out of the Rugby Championship because of an injury to his left ring finger. Read more

  2. ‘Andries must make his mark’

    Springbok forwards coach Johann van Graan says the time has come for Andries Bekker to establish himself as the world-class lock he has the potential to be. Read more

  3. Meyer wants mettle from Boks

    Heyneke Meyer says while tactical advances are being made, it is mental toughness that will be at the heart of the Springboks’ success in the Rugby Championship. Read more

  4. Boks are a work in progress

    MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day newspaper column, says Heyneke Meyer’s Boks aim to be ready by 2015 so don’t expect too much from them now. Read more

  5. Bet on Blacks

    RYAN VREDE writes the All Blacks will win the Rugby Championship comfortably, with the Springboks’ cause to be undermined by the absence of key players and the struggles of others. Read more

  6. Boks more than just kick-chase

    Springbok backline coach Ricardo Loubscher says the team showed its true potential in the first half of the second Test against England. Read more

  7. Bok halfback pair raring to go

    Springbok backline coach Ricardo Loubscher says Morne Steyn and Francois Hougaard are in a ‘good space’ following inconsistent showings during the June Test series. Read more

  8. Jean: Pumas Tests are crucial

    Jean de Villiers says the first two Tests against Argentina will be the Springboks’ most important with regards to building some early momentum in the Rugby Championship. Read more

  9. Boks boosted by Etzebeth prognosis

    Eben Etzebeth is likely to be available to play in the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Newlands next weekend. Read more

  10. Goosen best of the lot

    A statistical study of this year’s Super Rugby goal-kickers saw Johan Goosen rated as the best performer. Read more

  11. Kolisi primed for openside role

    Siya Kolisi will provide openside flank cover for the Springboks during the Rugby Championship. Read more

  12. Versatility a virtue for Cilliers

    Prop Pat Cilliers hopes his ability to play either side of the scrum will get him a spot on the Springbok bench. Read more

  13. Pietersen blow, Bakkies in line for comeback

    JP Pietersen will miss at least four Tests of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign, while there are other injury concerns in the camp which could see the return of Bakkies Botha. Read more

  14. Litmus test for Meyer’s Boks

    Heyneke Meyer says the Rugby Championship will be the measure of his men. Read more

  15. Kolisi, Cilliers bolters for Boks

    Stormers flank Siya Kolisi and Lions tighthead Pat Cilliers have been included in the Springboks’ 30-man squad for the two Tests against Argentina. Read more

  16. Goosen set for September return

    Injured flyhalf Johan Goosen is expected to make his return to competitive rugby in Round 4 of the Currie Cup. Read more

  17. Duane spared as Deon starts

    MARK KEOHANE writes sanity has won the day and Duane Vermeulen has not been considered for the Stormers Super Rugby semi-final against the Sharks. Read more

  18. Basson blow for Boks

    Springbok wing Bjorn Basson will be sidelined for six weeks after undergoing emergency surgery on Saturday. Read more

  19. Ready for responsibility

    Jean de Villiers has been given the Springbok captaincy until the end of the year and shifted to outside centre. He insists he is up for the challenge. Read more

  20. Time to reflect on Ralepelle

    RYAN VREDE looks at Chiliboy Ralepelle’s plight and asks some pressing questions with the hooker on the cusp of his 50th Super Rugby appearance. Read more