Boks to ring changes for Saturday?
Come Saturday, the Springboks could have made up to six changes to the side for what coach Rassie Erasmus has called a “win at... Read more
Whiteley doesn’t compare himself to Duane Vermeulen
Current Springbok Eighthman Warren Whiteley says he does not want to be compared to teammate and counterpart Duane Vermeulen. “He is a very special... Read more
Cheslin brings “extra zip” – Proudfoot
After a surprise inclusion in the Springboks’ touring squad last week, Cheslin Kolbe joined the Boks in Brisbane for their first training session on... Read more
“Hurting” and “desperate” Boks looking to turn it around come Saturday.
Coach Rassie Erasmus did not sugarcoat his side’s feelings when speaking to the press upon their departure from OR Tambo on Saturday. According the... Read more
Rassie denies offering to coach Bulls
Springbok Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has denied reports that he is linked to a Super Rugby coaching position next year at the Bulls.... Read more
Kolbe a surprise Springbok call up
Former Blitzbok and Western Province outside back Cheslin Kolbe, currently playing in France, has earned a surprise call up to the Springbok squad ahead... Read more
Rassie needs to be performance and not results driven says Brendan Venter
Former assistant coach and Springbok centre Brendan Venter has cautioned Rassie Erasmus against following the same path as his predecessors, reiterating that fans need... Read more
Centre shift for Pollard, Willemse to ten?
While Handre Pollard is currently the first choice flyhalf in the country, he is certainly not settled. Evidently neither is the rest of the... Read more
Australia and New Zealand plans out the window – Erasmus
Following the Springboks’ loss to Argentina in Mendoza on Saturday, coach Rassie Erasmus has stated that plans to test out new players and combinations... Read more
Mostert joins starting lineup: Springbok squad to face Argentina in Mendoza
Rassie Eramsus had made only one change to the starting XV from last week’s win as Franco Mostert replaces Pieter-Steph Du Toit at number... Read more
The Springboks will beat the All Blacks when they meet this year
The Boks will beat the All Blacks in 2018 Rugby’s greatest rivalry in the last decade has turned into a one-sided romp for New... Read more
Nigel Owens says Boks vs All Blacks is rugby’s toughest test to ref
Accomplished Welsh referee Nigel Owens has said that when the Springboks come up against the All Blacks, it is the toughest game of rugby... Read more
Etzebeth Colossal: Rants and Raves
In my weekly rants and raves for Independent Media’s IOL, my focus is on Eben Etzebeth’s immediate and enormous impact in his 80 minute... Read more
Bok coach to show faith in Elton Jantjies
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is refusing to give up on Elton Jantjies with the Lions flyhalf set to start against Argentina this weekend. Jantjies... Read more
Erasmus demands improved Springboks
Argentina gave up a half-time lead to lose to South Africa in Durban, but Rassie Erasmus knows his Springboks side must raise their game.
Springboks’ second-half revival punishes Pumas
Argentina threatened a shock in the first half in Durban on Saturday, but South Africa eventually hit their stride and cantered to victory.