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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... Read more
Rassie must trust lock depth and keep Pieter-Steph at flank
While it is tempting for coach Rassie Erasmus to move versatile forward Pieter- Steph Du Toit into the second row, he should trust his... Read more
Erasmus explains non-selection of Mostert
Franco Mostert will not be considered for Saturday’s Springbok clash against England, with Rassie Erasmus explaining the dilemma. Mostert, who has starred for the... Read more
Rassie not ruling out overseas Boks
Rassie Erasmus has expressed that the international door is still open for a number of overseas-based players. While there are only five overseas-based players... Read more
Springbok end of year tour squad announced, sees three new faces
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his touring squad for the Springboks’ upcoming November Internationals, with three uncapped players included. The end of year tour... Read more
Aplon confirmed part of Bok squad
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that 17 cap outside back Gio Aplon will be included in his squad for the end of year... Read more
White’s appraisal of Rassie and Springboks thus far
Always vocal on SA rugby’s current affairs, former Springbok coach Jake White believes Rassie Erasmus’ Boks are on the right path for the 2019... Read more
Erasmus says claiming Rugby Championship not the “ultimate goal”
The All Blacks secured the Rugby Championship title for the 6th time this past weekend, yet the Springboks having not won it are still... Read more
Siya is a “strong contender” for RWC captaincy says Erasmus
With just under a year to go until the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has said that Siya Kolisi is a... Read more