Boks bow to Wales
The Springboks ended their 2018 year with a weak, ill-disciplined performance against Wales in Cardiff, which saw them defeated 20-11. The Boks spent the whole match playing catch up after...Read More
Boks opt for continuity, while Etzebeth takes up bench position
The Springbok side to face Wales remains unchanged to the one that toppled Scotland at Murrayfield, aside from the inclusion of fit-again Eben Etzebeth on the bench. Etzebeth returns from...Read More
Irish win over All Blacks a “blessing and a curse”
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has cautioned Ireland after their heroic win over the All Blacks, that their World Cup preparation may have been made more difficult. Ireland recorded their first...Read More
Welsh test to galvanise young scrummies
In the absence of Faf De Klerk for Saturday’s Welsh clash, Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick believes the squad’s two young scrummies will gain valuable test experience. With just 5 tests to...Read More
Erasmus believes nothing separated Scotland from Boks on Saturday
Rassie Erasmus, while elated with what he referred to as “a special night” at Murrayfield, does not believe that there was a lot separating the two sides on the day....Read More
Erasmus to be involved in Bulls’ coach selection process
It has been confirmed by the Bulls that SA Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus will be a part of the process in selecting a new coach. Following the departure of...Read More
Rassie alludes to selection consistency come Saturday
Rassie Erasmus is unlikely to make many changes to his match day squad for Saturday, in an effort to not lose winning momentum. Erasmus spoke of the “balancing act” he...Read More
Erasmus explains “extra loosie” selection
In Eben Etzebeth’s injury-enforced absence for the upcoming French test, the versatile Pieter-Steph Du Toit has been drafted in at number 4. Du Toit starred for the Boks in four...Read More
Overseas-based Boks straight back into the mix
Rassie Erasmus has named his Springbok side to face France, inducing six overseas based players, who were previously unavailable for the English test. The integral trio of Willie Le Roux,...Read More
Looking ahead to the end of year tour: “Springboks cannot regress in November”
Writing for bbc.com I preview the Springboks’ upcoming challenges for the November tour. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’s priority in 2018 was to beat the All Blacks in New Zealand. He told his players...Read More
