Cheika strikes back at criticism
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has responded to scathing criticism of the 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign from selector Michael O’Connor.
O’Connor: Cheika’s secret RWC strategy was a scam
Outgoing Wallabies selector Michael O’Connor has suggested that Australia’s poor 2019 World Cup campaign was in part due to the players not standing up to coach Michael Cheika’s authoritarianism.
Watch: Rassie excited about World Cup documentary
World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has released behind-the-scences footage of the Springboks’ journey in Japan, as the hype builds for the much-anticipated ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary set to hit TV screens in August.
Watch: Pollard reflects on injury setbacks
World Cup-winning flyhalf Handre Pollard chats about his difficult recovery through a lengthy injury layoff back in 2016, and how he used those setbacks as motivation to return a better person and rugby player.
Watch: Mapimpi and Am – In perfect sync
Look back at when Springbok and Sharks duo Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am combined superbly to assist each other for two quite memorable tries.
Ireland star urged to kill himself
Wing Jacob Stockdale has opened up about the abuse he received on social media after Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final loss against the All Blacks last year.
Watch: Boks set for consistent success
Former World Cup-winning captain John Smit reflects on his first-hand experience of the Springboks’ success in 2019, touches on the dual role of hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx while agreeing the national side could be set for long-term success.
Itoje: RWC final was painful
Lock Maro Itoje says it took him a long time to get over England’s painful 32-12 defeat in the World Cup final by the Springboks last November.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
English club snap up Bok fitness guru
The Springboks’ former head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has officially joined English club the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020-21 season.
