Dylan Jack

Elton Jantjies of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Boks expect sharper Elton, more minutes for Duane

Jacques Nienaber has emphasised that the Springboks expect returning flyhalf Elton Jantjies to be “much sharper” off the bench against the Wallabies on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Discarded Plumtree plants new roots

Former All Blacks assistant coach John Plumtree has found a new job in New Zealand after being axed from the international set-up following a run of poor results.

Meyer: Boks can end Australian drought

Heyneke Meyer has backed the Springboks to beat the Wallabies in Australia for the first time since his team achieved the feat in 2013.

Duhan caught up in Worcester in financial crisis

A number of Worcester Warriors players, including South African stars Duhan van der Merwe and Francois Venter, could be cast into the wilderness as the club prepares to go into administration.

Bernard Foley celebrates beating the Springboks in 2016

Foley driven to win World Cup ticket against Boks

Australian flyhalf Bernard Foley is eager to make a positive impression after earning a surprise recall to the Wallabies squad to face the Springboks after three years in the international wilderness.

Retallick closing in on All Blacks return

Veteran lock Brodie Retallick is on the verge of returning from a broken cheekbone after being included as a non-playing member of the All Blacks squad for Saturday’s home Test against Argentina.

Evan Roos takes on Wales defence at Free State Stadium

Roos set for Bok recall against Pumas

Dynamic No 8 Evan Roos will reportedly get an opportunity to build on his brief Test debut despite being left out of the Springbok squad for the two-Test tour of Australia.

Gelant next up in Bok 14 jersey?

The Springboks are reportedly weighing up whether to start Warrick Gelant or keep Lukhanyo Am on the right wing for the clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: South African players during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

‘Cynical’ Boks to blame for All Blacks demise

New Zealand-based rugby writer Gregor Paul says the Springboks’ “deliberate” attempts to slow the game down contributed to the All Blacks going through a poor run of form under Ian Foster.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: Cameron Miell of Paul Roos celebrate after scoring a try during the Premier Interschools match between Paul Roos and Grey College at Paul Roos Gymnasium on August 20, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Schools wrap: Massive win for Maroon Machine

It was a memorable day for Paul Roos in Stellenbosch as the Maroon Machine powered to a first victory over Bloemfontein giants Grey College since 2015 on Saturday.