Springboks

British and Irish Lions Jamie Roberts is tackled by South Africa's Jean de Villiers and Juan Smith during the Second Test match at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa.

Roberts ‘looked up to’ former Bok captain

Ex-Wales and Lions ace Jamie Roberts has named the greatest teammate he’s played with and his two toughest opponents after announcing his retirement from rugby on Tuesday.

Rugby Union - 2nd Test - South Africa v Wales - Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa - July 9, 2022 Wales' Dan Biggar receives medical attention

Wales tight-lipped over skipper’s fitness

Assistant coach Gethin Jenkins says Dan Biggar will be given as much time as possible to prove his availability for the upcoming series decider between Wales and the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Frans Malherbe, Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert

‘Losing your 100th Test will haunt you forever’

Jacques Nienaber has urged Eben Etzebeth to keep his focus as the Springbok lock prepares to make his 100th Test appearance in the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

Celebrating centurions: John Smit

As Eben Etzebeth prepares to make his 100th Test appearance, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look back at the Springbok centurions who have come before him.

Unsung Hero: Rossouw tackles Malherbe

After outmuscling Butch James for the spotlight, Frans Malherbe now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.

Nienaber: Faf must fight Jaden for Bok spot

The series decider against Wales on Saturday serves as an opportunity for Jaden Hendrikse to make the Springbok No 9 jersey his own as the onus is now on regular scrumhalf Faf de Klerk to reclaim the starting job.

North: Games like these make the pain worth it

Centre George North says Wales are ready for all-out war in the highly anticipated decider against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Jaden to ‘produce the goods’ for Boks

Jacques Nienaber expects a high-quality performance from Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse alongside Handre Pollard in a must-win clash with Wales on Saturday.

Boks recall big guns for decider

Jacques Nienaber is taking no chances as the Springbok coach has reverted to a tried-and-tested lineup for the series decider against Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa breaks during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Watch: Eben, the bulletproof Bok centurion

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is set to become the youngest South African to reach 100 Test caps on Saturday, which is testimony to his seemingly indestructible body.