Springboks

GQEBERHA, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 14: Marco van Staden of South Africa during the Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Gqeberha, South Africa.

Eskom back to running at full power

Back in SA and desperate to play again, Springbok flank Marco van Staden says he’s fighting fit and raring to go.

Evan Roos of Paarl Boys High evades a tackle from Charl Janson of Paarl Gymnasium on his way to scoring a try during the 2018 Premier Interschools game between Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gymnasium at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on 4 August 2018

Paarl derby features future Boks

If you find yourself in the stands at Faure Street Stadium in Paarl on Saturday, there is a good chance that you will be watching a future Springbok in action, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Bok duo Jean De Villiers and Jaque Fourie

One Bok in Underhill’s Dream XV

England flanker Sam Underhill has named his all-time Test lineup, which includes just one Springbok and four Englishmen.

Boks vs All Blacks: Battle of the back-row bruisers

As anticipation mounts for the opening clash of the 2022 Rugby Championship between the Springboks and All Blacks, SA Rugby mag previews the loose-forward showdown.

Boks switched on for All Blacks challenge

Lock Marvin Orie says the Springboks have ramped up their training in anticipation for a massive forward battle against the All Blacks when the teams first clash in the Rugby Championship next week.

Boks aim to run ‘A game’ on All Blacks

Outside centre Lukhanyo Am says the Springboks will step things up a level when the world champions and All Blacks cross paths in back-to-back home Tests in the Rugby Championship.

Bok lock ready to make long-awaited return

The return of lock RG Snyman to team training with Munster after successive long-term injuries will have been well received by the Springboks.

Classic clashes: Lambie breaks NZ’s winning streak

As we wait for the opening clash of the 2022 Rugby Championship between the Springboks and All Blacks, look back to 2014 when Pat Lambie held his cool to slot a long-range winner at Ellis Park.

Duane set to miss Rugby Champs opener

Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen is in a race against time to prove his readiness for the upcoming Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and All Blacks in Nelspruit. DYLAN JACK reports.

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Why Boks must whitewash All Blacks

It will have been a fortnight of failure for the Springboks if the All Blacks leave these shores in August with anything more than two losses, according to MARK KEOHANE.