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Evan Roos takes on Wales defence at Free State Stadium

Boks must change to go back to back

The Springboks are having a hard time transitioning from 2019 world champions into a unit that will retain the Webb Ellis Cup in 2023, writes ZELIM NEL.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa during the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boks, Wallabies to meet in ‘Redemption Bowl’

The Springboks and Wallabies both head into the Rugby Championship clash in Adelaide next week faced with nagging questions on the back of big defeats.

ICYMI: Player buzz

Catch up on what rugby players and teams shared on social media over the weekend. ? ?

Am ‘the best player in the world’

It’s roughly halfway through the Test season yet sensational Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am has already been hailed as World Rugby’s Player of the Year.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 29: Brian Habana of the Springboks scores a try during the 2009 Tri Nations series match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Subiaco Oval on August 29, 2009 in Perth, Australia.

Classic clashes: Habana tears Wallabies apart in Perth

With the Springboks and Wallabies set to clash next week in the Rugby Championship, here’s a look back to 2009 when Bryan Habana helped the Boks win a 57-point thriller in Perth.

Wallabies debutants Hunter Paisami and Filipo Daugunu

Injury-hit Wallabies to welcome cavalry for Bok clash

The Wallabies are set to be boosted by the return of eight players for the upcoming Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks in Adelaide and Brisbane.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks on attack during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Am shines as Bok MVP in Ellis Park defeat

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Lukhanyo Am as the standout Springbok on Saturday after an excellent solo performance in the loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Am: Boks are gutted

The Springboks are hurting after a disappointing loss against the All Blacks and Lukhanyo Am is eager to make amends on the Rugby Championship tour to Australia and Argentina.

All Blacks gain ground on Boks

The Springboks have the All Blacks hot on their heels in World Rugby’s Test rankings after New Zealand climbed one spot by beating the world champions on Saturday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: South African players during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nienaber defends Dweba, Duane calls

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber backed his decision to start Joseph Dweba and Duane Vermeulen after their poor performances in the defeat to the All Blacks on Saturday.