Springboks

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Sam Cane of the All Blacks leads the haka during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

All Blacks retain Cane, Foster for Bok series

New Zealand coach Ian Foster insisted on Friday he can right the misfiring All Blacks, resisting calls to drop Sam Cane as captain for the Rugby Championship after a home series defeat to Ireland.

South African rugby player Faf de Klerk attends a welcome ceremony with his new club Yokohama Canon Eagles at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on July 21, 2022.

Feisty Faf looking to ‘irritate’ fellow Springboks

World Cup-winner Faf de Klerk said on Thursday he wants to get under the skin of his fellow Springboks in Japan after becoming the latest South African to join the country’s ambitious league.

A dejected Sam Cane and the All Blacks after the series loss to Ireland

All Blacks to chop skipper against Boks

Sam Cane will reportedly be replaced as All Blacks captain for the upcoming mini tour of South Africa as New Zealand look to respond to the historic home series loss to Ireland.

Boks power SA Rugby mag’s World XV

After a successful home series against Wales, the Springboks lead the way in SARugbymag.co.za’s Dream Team based on performances in the July Tests.

19 Aug 2000: Thinus Delport of South Africa escapes Christian Cullen of New Zealand to score during the Tri-Nations 2000 match played at Ellis Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa won the match 46-40.

Classic clashes: Boks and All Blacks in 86-point thriller

As we wait for the 2022 Rugby Championship to kick off with the 102nd Test between the Springboks and All Blacks, take a look back at when the two teams met in a thrilling 10-try showdown at Ellis Park in 2000.

Andrew Conway (second left), Ireland, celebrates with team-mates after scoring his side's first try during the Autumn International at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

World champion Boks versus top-ranked Ireland is a sell-out!

Tickets to the clash between Ireland, currently top of the World Rugby rankings, and the World Cup-holding Springboks at the Aviva Stadium in November have sold out.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 16: Head coach of the All Blacks Ian Foster looks on following the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Sky Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Under-fire Foster set to face Boks

Under-pressure head coach Ian Foster will still be at the helm when the reeling All Blacks begin the Rugby Championship against the world champion Springboks in South Africa.

Bok surprise in BBC dream team

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane was a surprise inclusion after BBC Sport named a World XV based on performances in the recent northern- hemisphere tours to Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Bok Top 30: Who makes the cut?

Os du Randt is on the cover of the August issue as the two-time World Cup winner has been selected by SA Rugby magazine among the Top 30 Springboks since 1995.

Cut and paste Kurt-Lee for Kolbe

Kurt-Lee Arendse ticks all the right boxes to replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe for the Springboks and make the green and gold No 14 jumper his own, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.