Springboks

Watch: Why Kriel got the nod at wing

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains his team selections for Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks.

Big Joe gets Bok start after Mbonambi withdraws

Springbok hooker Joseph Dweba will start Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with New Zealand at Ellis Park after Bongi Mbonambi withdrew from the team due to a knock in training.

Former Bok assaulted after All Blacks Test

Former Springbok centre Grant Esterhuizen was assaulted at a nightclub just outside Mbombela after watching the Test between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday evening.

Sharpshooter: Jannie takes aim at Frans

After unleashing a monster kick to boot Werner Greeff into touch, Frans Steyn now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most clutch Springbok goal-kicker.

Duane ‘switched on’ for All Blacks duel

Returning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is champing at the bit to get stuck into the All Blacks when the arch-rivals lock horns at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Frans Malherbe during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series South Africa Captains Run held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 15 July 2022

Nienaber proud of ‘fantastic’ Frans

Jacques Nienaber has praised the tireless performances of Frans Malherbe on the eve of the 2019 World Cup winner’s 50th Test cap for the Springboks on Saturday.

Duane back for Boks, 50 up for Frans

Fit-again Duane Vermeulen starts at No 8 as Frans Malherbe prepares for his 50th Test when the Springboks take on the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 18: Canan Moodie of Junior Springboks during the U20 International Series match between Junior Springboks and Uruguay at Markotter Stadium on June 18, 2021 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Watch: Moodie, Bok star in the making

Canan Moodie’s dedication to training, as shown in this clip from his former SA Schools coach Katleho Lynch, contributed to the 19-year-old earning his first Springbok call-up on Monday.

Lood refuelled for All Blacks rematch

Springbok lock Lood de Jager expects to be “sucking diesel” during another high-octane battle against the All Blacks when the rivals clash on the Highveld on Saturday.

All Blacks on SA defence: There’s method to their madness

Flyhalf Richie Mo’unga says the All Blacks desperately need to outwit the Springboks on attack when the teams renew hostilities at Ellis Park on Saturday.