Du Plessis returns, 17 uncapped players selected by South Africa
A mammoth 43-man squad has been selected for matches against Wales and England by Springboks chief Rassie Erasmus.
Rassie’s Rainbow Boks points to a transformed future
Rassie Erasmus has selected the most representative Springboks squad in the history of the game. The Bok coach has confirmed that all the players... Read more
Two equally strong Springbok sides will be chosen
South Africans can prepare for the most radically innovative Springbok squad selections that speak to youthfulness and excellence and also speak beautifully to a... Read more
Whiteley to miss Stormers clash, casting serious doubt on June series availability
While their was hope that Warren Whiteley would be making a much welcomed return to rugby in this weekend’s Super Rugby clash between the... Read more
Wasps flanker Willis out for up to a year
Jack Willis sustained significant multi-ligament knee damage against Saracens and faces a long road to recovery.
Gustard to leave England role for Harlequins
Eddie Jones will lose a prominent member of his England backroom team, with Harlequins appointing Paul Gustard as head of rugby.
Sports Minister wants Nick & Naas suspended
Supersport is investigating Ashwin Willemse’s on air walk out in protest against fellow rugby analysts Nick Mallett and Naas Botha, but in the interim... Read more
Kolisi should lead the Boks in Whiteley and Etzebeth’s absence
Mark Keohane for Sport24 Warren Whiteley, when he is fit, will be the Springbok captain. The chances of him being ready for the June... Read more
Schalk Brits calls England to beat Boks – Sport 24
Column by Sport 24 Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits has tipped England to beat the Springboks in their upcoming three-Test series. England are yet... Read more
Rassie given right to pick players from anywhere for Springboks
All overseas-based South African players are eligible for Springbok selection after SA Rugby’s Executive Leadership scrapped the 30-Test restriction. The restriction was always going... Read more
Springboks hooker Marx to miss Wales and England Tests
Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx has been ruled out for six weeks due to a hamstring tear, which does not require surgery.
Who will start at hooker for the Boks in Marx’s absence?
Malcolm Marx may only be available for the last test against England in June after suffering a high grade hamstring tear, but what does this... Read more
Hill and Jenkins named co-captains for Wales tour
Alun Wyn Jones has been rested for Wales' tour next month, with Cory Hill and Ellis Jenkins named as co-captains.
Expect to see Willie and Faf in the Springbok mix come June
Rassie Erasmus has made it clear that he sees value in certain overseas- based players, namely Faf De Klerk and Willie Le Roux, among... Read more
Wilco Louw’s Big Bok statement
It was supposed to be the match in which Trevor Nyakane won the right to wear the Springbok No 3 jersey in June, but... Read more
Trevor Nyakane must dominate Newlands
In my column for sport24 I’ve written that Saturday’s clash at Newlands will be more centred around Springbok contention than Super Rugby aspirations when the Stormers face... Read more