Munster’s exit delayed by more positive tests
Munster will have to remain in South Africa after it was confirmed that nine more squad members tested positive for Covid-19.
Stats show McGeechan was talking foreign
Following Ian McGeechan’s comments on the number of overseas-based players in the Springbok squad, here’s a breakdown of the number of foreign-born players in each of the world’s top 10-ranked Test teams.
Ulster fail to complete Bok coup
Ulster have reportedly aborted their quest to add another Springbok forward to their payroll due to contractual issues.
Woodward: Boks, All Blacks won’t make RWC semis
Sir Clive Woodward says northern hemisphere teams are ready to dominant Test rugby and believes the 2023 World Cup semi-final lineup will be made up of just Six Nations sides.
Award nominees selected before November Tests
The selection of nominees for the 2021 World Rugby Awards was made after the Rugby Championship.
Boks to end 2021 top of World Rugby rankings
The Springboks will finish the year with a nearly two-point lead over the second-placed All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings.
Nienaber laments another ‘last kick’ defeat
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” following a one-point loss to England in the final Test of the year.
Jones: Bok pack won’t rumble over England
Eddie Jones believes any ideas South Africa have regarding a “weak” England pack will prove to be misplaced when the teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday.
Boks unfazed by awards snub
Coach Jacques Nienaber says South Africa’s lack of representation is inconsequential in how they go about their performance against England on Saturday.
Boks ride wave of momentum into Twickenham
Coach Jacques Nienaber says wins over Wales and Scotland have given the Springboks the momentum needed to overhaul England at Twickenham on Saturday.
