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Jones: Will ageing Boks make it to 2023?

England coach Eddie Jones has questioned whether the Springbok veterans will be able to sustain their excellent form until the 2023 World Cup.

Vermeulen’s Ulster debut delayed after positive Covid test

Duane Vermeulen’s long-awaited debut for new club Ulster has been delayed after the player tested positive for Covid this week.

Ulster fail to complete Bok coup

Ulster have reportedly aborted their quest to add another Springbok forward to their payroll due to contractual issues.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Bok trio in BaaBaas team to front Samoa

Springboks Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff and Duane Vermeulen have been selected in the Barbarians match-day squad for Saturday’s match against Samoa at Twickenham.

Watch: How Boks altered plans to break down Wales

Squidge Rugby dissects how the Springboks adapted late in the game to dismantle Wales’ maul defence with a move that led to hooker Malcolm Marx scoring the match-winning try in Cardiff.

Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn celebrate

Jantjies: I train for the chance to slot a drop goal

Elton Jantjies, whose cameo performance off the bench saw the Boks clinch a thrilling win over the All Blacks, has praised the team for retaining belief in their ability to secure such a result.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - SEPTEMBER 21: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and Duane Vermeulen during the South African national men's rugby team announcement virtual media conference on September 21, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)

Vermeulen: We want to be a better team

Look back at Tuesday’s team announcement conference, with Jacques Nienaber explaining his selections and Duane Vermeulen touching on the rivalry with the All Blacks.

Curious absence of RG Snyman amplifies Bok success

While the mysterious absence of RG Snyman has depowered the Bomb Squad, it has magnified South Africa’s achievements in 2021, writes ZELIM NEL.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation

Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wiese: No one can replace Duane

Jasper Wiese has attributed his Man of the Match performance against Argentina on Saturday to the support, guidance and influence of his Springbok teammates, including fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.