Van Graan not done with Boks yet

Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan will only take up his position as Munster director of rugby following the Tests against Ireland and France.

Duane hopes for Bok recall

A rejuvenated Duane Vermeulen feels that he could lend some much-needed grunt and experience to the Springbok loose-forward contingent in Europe this November. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.

England an option for Ackermann

Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann says he would consider playing for England if he didn’t get a Springbok call-up.

Botha called up to Bok squad

Sharks lock Ruan Botha has replaced the injured Jean-Luc du Preez in the Springbok squad for the end-of-year tour.

Injury-hit Wallabies go with youth

Lock Blake Enever is one of six uncapped players in the Wallabies’ 32-man squad for their end-of-year tour.

Halfbacks hurting Bok cause

The Springboks will challenge the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup if they persist with a traditional approach that is enhanced by a tactically astute halfback pairing, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Boks nearly beat the All Blacks at Newlands this past Saturday. To be at the ground in the final 10 minutes of the contest was to experience Test rugby… Read more →

Boks embracing proactive approach

The Springboks’ varied approach in the final two Rugby Championship Tests speaks to a tactical evolution that does provide cause for encouragement, writes CRAIG LEWIS. There was something brutal, but beautiful about the manner in which the Boks regularly manhandled the All Blacks on Saturday. To be at the ground was to appreciate the sheer physicality that the Boks brought to… Read more →

Bok defence was much better

The Springboks did not allow the All Blacks to play their best game at Newlands, writes JOHN PLUMTREE. The All Blacks said they expected a tough contest against the Springboks at Newlands and that proved to be the case. Most rugby folk in New Zealand were pleased to see that after the All Blacks’ 57-0 win in Albany. The world champions… Read more →

‘Eben dragging Boks back to top’

Former England coach Clive Woodward has singled out captain Eben Etzebeth for his leading role in the Springboks’ resurgence against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

Bok passengers must go

Ryan Vrede says there are some Springboks​ who won’t ever cut it at Test level. South Africa play four Tests against Ireland, France, Italy and Wales over the next two months, but the Italian Rugby Federation confirmed it expected Venter to work with the Azzurri during the November internationals. But according to a report on Sport24.co.za, Venter will be with the Boks for… Read more →