Boks boost BaaBaas for All Blacks XV battle

Two forgotten Springbok stars have been named in the Barbarians squad for a clash against the All Blacks XV in London on Sunday.

Watch: Bok tighthead hangs up his boots

Springbok and Sharks tighthead prop Lourens Adriaanse has confirmed that he will be retiring from rugby to focus on his recovery from cancer.

Elton ‘admitted the affair’, denies drug rehab

Embattled Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has reportedly owned up to having had an affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee, but denies enrolling for drug rehabilitation.

Bok shocks in SA A squad for Munster duel

Coach Mzwandile Stick has sprung several surprises, and included 14 capped Springboks, in the South Africa A match-day 23 to face Munster in Cork on Thursday.

Rassie not on hotlist for England job

Rassie Erasmus is a surprise absentee among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to bookmakers.

Argentina add salt to Blitzbok wounds

The Springbok Sevens’ Hong Kong fight ended with a whimper on Sunday after Argentina handed South Africa a fourth successive defeat at the tournament.

Boks: Ref was fair, Ireland too good

Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber say the officiating of Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli did not cost the Springboks victory against Ireland on Saturday.

Farrell: Boks get timing right for a World Cup

The next time the Boks and Ireland meet will be at the 2023 World Cup, so Andy Farrell is cautious about reading too much into Saturday’s win over the world champs.

France pip Wallabies with ‘beautiful’ Penaud try

Coach Fabien Galthie said winger Damian Penaud’s match-winning try was “beautiful” as France beat Australia in Saint-Denis on Saturday.

Pick your Bok MVP: Boks vs Ireland

The Springboks pushed Ireland to the final whistle in a 19-16 defeat in Dublin on Saturday – which Bok impressed you the most?