Sloppy Springboks blow bonus point in pounding Pumas
It took Argentina 166 minutes in 2021 to score a try against the Springboks – and the fact that they did score is what... Read more
Springboks could mark 100th Test against All Blacks at Twickenham
The Springboks and All Blacks 100th Test showdown could be played in front of 80 000 at Twickenham. How incredible would that be to... Read more
Willie le Roux is South Africa’s best fullback
There is an obsession on social media in wanting to retire Willie le Roux as a Springbok. It is absurd. Le Roux is the... Read more
Marx to be massive in first Test start since 2019
Malcolm Marx starts his first Test since the Rugby World Cup opener against the All Blacks in 2019. There is no reason to believe... Read more
Don’t shoot Rassie the messenger
Rassie Erasmus is the messenger. World Rugby’s leadership will harm the game more by shooting the messenger. Listen to the message, writes Mark Keohane.... Read more
Springbok John Smit one of greatest Test captains, says Owens
Legendary referee Nigel Owens has rated John Smit as among the greatest Test captains and Springbok winger Bryan Habana as the best left wing... Read more
Jasper Wiese colossal as Springboks crunch Pumas
Jasper Wiese firmly announced his arrival to Test rugby, in just his fourth appearance for the Springboks, as he put in a phenomenal Man... Read more
Rassie & Jake: All about the rugby
Annelee Murray worked with the Springboks for 244 matches, including 21 captains, seven national coaches and 248 players. In her book, the First Lady... Read more
Back-up Boks go big in big Pumas win
This was a big win for the Springboks. To beat a side as good as the Pumas by 20 points and keep them try-less... Read more
Siya’s super Lions tamers are Springboks’ greatest
Siya Kolisi and his group of Springboks have taken their place among the greatest Springbok teams in history. And Kolisi also sits at the... Read more
Steyn to Willemse, the changing of the Springbok guard
The significance of Francois Steyn starting at number 12 while Damian Willemse wears 15 against Argentina on Saturday, should be lost on none. It... Read more
Never change the DNA of what makes the Springboks world champions
The Springboks are the most successful team in World Cup history. Why on earth would you want to change a formula that is unmatched?... Read more
Joseph Dweba to dominate on Springboks Test debut
Springboks hooker Joseph Dweba is a monster of a man and he will be right at home against the physical force of the Pumas,... Read more
King Kolisi comes of age as a Test captain
Siya Kolisi came of age as a Test captain in the Test series triumph against the British & Irish Lions. He now comfortably sits... Read more
Potent Pumas a banana skin for back-up Boks
The wholesale changes to the Springboks are understandable, but Saturday’s Test against the Pumas could be as close as the final Test was against... Read more
South Africa, this Springbok win was bigger than the World Cup
The Springboks Test series win against the British & Irish Lions is a bigger achievement for this special group of players than winning the... Read more