Pollard, Reinach in, Jantjies duo out for Boks
Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach have rotated back into the starting lineup in three changes to the Springbok team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Kiwis crown Etzebeth World Player of the Year
A prominent New Zealand publication has singled out lock Eben Etzebeth as the “real” Test player of the year after World Rugby snubbed all Springboks and All Blacks players on its list of nominees for the official award.
Davids: Boks aim to sign off as world’s best
Assistant coach Deon Davids says the Springboks will enter their final match of the year against England at Twickenham with the goal of ending the season as the world’s No 1-ranked Test team in the world.
Stick backs Jantjies to flourish
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has thrown his support behind Elton Jantjies, who have earned a rare start at flyhalf for the Boks in Edinburgh.
Townsend: Scotland face ‘biggest test’ against Boks
Coach Gregor Townsend says in-form Scotland face their “biggest” challenge following landmark wins against France, England and Australia.
Steyn ‘simply can’t describe’ rare feat against B&I Lions
Legendary Springbok Morne Steyn has opened up about his rugby journey, which culminated in him slotting a series-winning penalty against the British & Irish Lions for the second time in his career.
Adams: Wales trickier than Lions for Boks
Josh Adams believes Wales’ attacking style of play will be more effective against southern hemisphere teams than the conservative approach taken by the British and Irish Lions against the Springboks.
Toulon move puts Kolbe among rugby’s richest
Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe recently completed a high-profile move from Toulouse to Top 14 rivals Toulon on a deal that makes him the fourth highest-paid rugby player on the planet.
Sale Sharks give positive Faf update
South Africa’s Faf de Klerk faces four months out of action due to injury, the scrumhalf’s English club Sale Sharks announced on Thursday.
Poll: Who was the most surprising omission from Bok squad?
Following the Springbok squad announcement, vote for the players you think were unlucky to miss out on selection for the upcoming three-Test tour.
