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Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf

Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.

Team of the Year: Am and Marx in, Eben snubbed

There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.

Jacques van Rooyen of The Vodacom Bulls, Marcell Coetzee (CAPT) of The Vodacom Bulls and Walt Steenkamp of The Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls v Dragons at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on 26 March 2022

Coetzee absence no problem for boosted Bulls

The Vodacom Bulls will rely on their back-row depth as they return to Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty without Japan-bound captain Marcell Coetzee.

Roos gets Bok start, De Allende fit

Evan Roos will make just his second Test start for the Springboks in the final match of the year against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Smit: Rassie making Boks ‘easy to dislike’

Former skipper John Smit believes that Rassie Erasmus’ recent social media antics have created a negative opinion regarding the Springboks.

Dublin , Ireland - 1 November 2022; Manie Libbok during South Africa rugby squad training at UCD in Dublin.

Show us the Manie, say fans

SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and would like to see Manie Libbok given a first Test start against England after his bright cameos for the Springboks as a substitute.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Damian de Allende of South Africa offloads the ball in the tackle of Jonny May of England during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

De Allende scare for Boks

The Springboks suffered an injury scare on Monday when Damian de Allende was reportedly forced out of a training session.

Jean-Luc du Plessis of the Stormers during the 2020 Super Rugby game between the Stormers and the Bulls at Newlands Rugby Stadium in Cape Town on 8 February 2020 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Bok-less Stormers turn to surprise 10

The DHL Stormers will resume Vodacom United Rugby Championship duty without several Springboks, but they’re ready to deploy a familair dynamo to boost their depth at flyhalf.

Eddie Jones greets Rassie Erasmus prior to the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein

Boks wary of magic Eddie’s box of tricks

The Springboks are on guard for any surprises that Eddie Jones may have up his sleeve as South Africa strive to end the year with a first win over England at Twickenham since 2014.

Matfield: SA Rugby must make a call on Rassie saga

Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield says that SA Rugby needs to take a firm stance in the matter involving Rassie Erasmus over his two-match ban handed out by World Rugby last week.