Six changes as Boks gear up for Wallabies
As predicted earlier in the week, coach Rassie Erasmus has made six changes to the side that lost 32-19 in Mendoza and one positional... Read more
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
Folou’s fitness a 50-50
While reports welcomed Wallabies Fullback Israel Folou back to action ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Boks, he’s giving himself a 50/50 chance of... 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
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
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
Rugby Championship Round 2 betting preview: Head vs Heart
Keo and the Oracle have got the Boks to do the double over Argentina, while both are expecting big wins for the All Blacks... 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
WATCH: In the sheds with the All Blacks after Australian victory
The All Blacks share some thoughts in the shed after their Rugby Championship victory over Australia this past weekend, which marked Sam Whitelock’s 100th... 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
Marx, Etzebeth bolster a strong Bok side
Rassie Erasmus has named a strong side to face Argentina as the Boks begin their Rugby Championship campaign this Saturday. The opening game marks... Read more
Celebrating Sam Whitelock’s “Super Try” ahead of 100th test
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is set to play his 100th test this weekend, after debuting back in 2010. Here’s a look back at... Read more