Pivotal changes as Boks and England announce teams
Rassie Erasmus has made five changes from last week for the team to face England in the final test of the series. While the... Read more
‘Retired’ Brits on bench as Springboks ring changes for final Test
Schalk Brits has not played for the Springboks since 2015, but the veteran hooker is set to come off the bench against England.
Biting the Bullet – Springbok series win
Keo and World Cup-winning Springbok hooker James Dalton reflect on the Springboks’ series win against England and chat about the energy and structure the... Read more
Springboks outmuscle England to seal series
It was not a comeback on the same scale as the first Test, but South Africa fought back from 12-0 down to beat England... Read more
Rants and Raves: Internationals
In this week’s column for Independent Media’s IOL I’m saluting Springbok Faf De Klerk following his man of the match performance on Saturday but equally bemoaning England for... Read more
Brilliant Brits back in the Bok mix
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shown his willingness to do the unconventional in enticing Schalk Brits to put his retirement off for one more... Read more
Sensational Springboks fight back for sensational win against England
The Springboks fought back from 24-3 down after 15 minutes to beat England 42-39 in a sensational Test at Ellis Park. Duane Vermeulen was... Read more
Springboks bounce back to heap more misery on England
Winger Sibusiso Nkosi scored two tries as South Africa rallied from an early 24-3 deficit to defeat England in Johannesburg.
Duane, Siya & Jean-Luc will inspire Boks to victory
The Springboks loose-trio is one of physical presence, menace and potency. They’ll be influential and inspiring in what will be a home victory in... Read more
Three new caps in revamped Bok side
Rassie Erasmus has named exciting young wing pairing S’busiso Nkosi and Aphiwe Dyantyi in his starting line up for Saturday’s first clash against England. Joining... Read more
Du Plessis and Steyn out of England series
The Springboks have been dealt a blow for their Test series with England, as Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not feature.
Boks’ best good enough to beat England
Mark Keohane for Sport24 What the Welsh Test showed emphatically is that South Africa’s current Test player pool is closer to 25 than 42.... Read more
Bismarck & Steyn out of first Test against England
Wasps-based Willie le Roux’s Test match experience and knowledge of the English opposition will see him start ahead of Warrick Gelant in Saturday’s series... Read more
Kolisi to become South Africa’s first black Test captain
History will be made when Stormers flanker Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks in three home Tests against England in June.
Kolisi to captain Boks against England, Pieter-Steph to lead against Wales
Siya Kolisi has been given the responsibility of Springbok captain for the England series, while Pieter-Steph Du Toit will lead the side against Wales, as Director... Read more
Duane to lead Boks into battle against England
Duane Vermeulen will be the Springbok captain in the three-Test series against England. Warren Whiteley, once he returns from injury, will take over as... Read more