Du Toit’s POTY award is special
Brendan Venter says Pieter-Steph du Toit’s World Rugby Player of the Year award is all the more touching because his career hung by a thread not so long ago.
Venter: ‘Boks saved best for last’
Former assistant coach Brendan Venter says the Boks executed their original plan to perfection during the World Cup final against England.
‘Rassie’s the smartest man I know’
South Africa-born Rebels coach Dave Wessels says he is not surprised by the lasting impact Rassie Erasmus has made on Springbok rugby.
World Cup-winning Bok hospitalised
Flyhalf Handre Pollard is set to miss the Springboks’ trophy tour after suffering a broken cheekbone in the World Cup final against England on Saturday.
Kolbe up for multiple Top 14 awards
Springbok pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe has been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Top 14 awards ceremony after a brilliant year for both club and country.
Graphic: Rassie’s record in numbers
A look at outgoing coach Rassie Erasmus’ record in charge of the Boks after he stepped down to focus on his role as SA Rugby director of rugby.
Mapimpi: WC win motivation for youth
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi hopes that South Africa’s World Cup win will inspire and motivate the youth of his home province of the Eastern Cape.
Rassie: Kolisi’s form got better and better
Rassie Erasmus has admitted that he took a chance selecting Siya Kolisi for the World Cup after the Bok captain did not feature during the Rugby Championship.
Sale debut for De Jager delayed
World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager will only feature for new club Sale Sharks in 2020 after sustaining a shoulder injury during the Springboks’ World Cup final win over England.
Munster ‘confident’ of signing Bok duo
Munster head coach Johann van Graan has confirmed they are in ‘advanced discussions’ to sign World Cup-winning Bok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman.
