Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must man up to unimaginative Boks
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Springboks will open the door for the All Blacks to beat the world champions if they look to replicate Ireland’s gameplan.
Rassie: Boks have ‘roadmaps’ for rookies
During a debrief after the Test series against Wales, Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks who made their debuts in the loss in Bloemfontein will have a better idea of where they are ranked and can work their way up from there.
Eben shines as Bok MVP in 100th Test
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Eben Etzebeth as the standout Springbok on Saturday after a Man of the Match performance in his 100th Test match against Wales.
Boks the best in southern hemisphere
As the winds of change sweep through the international game, the Springboks are still the highest-placed Test-playing nation this side of the equator.
All Blacks star ruled out for Bok Tests
The embattled All Blacks will have to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa next month without one of New Zealand’s most influential players.
Wales tell Eben what’s in store for his future
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has tipped “world class” Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth to remain a formidable figure for the world champions for many years to come.
Willemse, Hendrikse to spark Bok evolution
The rise of Damian Willemse and Jaden Hendrikse was the high of a rollercoaster series victory against Wales, and these two talents are primed to make the Springboks untouchable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, writes ZELIM NEL.
Etzebeth beams over ‘special’ 100th Test win
Eben Etzebeth let his stoic guard down as he grinned after celebrating his 100th Test for the Springboks with a series victory over Wales in Cape Town on Saturday.
Kolisi: Boks come first for Eben and Bongi
Siya Kolisi paid tribute to Springbok centurion Eben Etzebeth and 50-Test hooker Bongi Mbonambi after the duo celebrated their respective milestones by helping South Africa claim a series win over Wales.
Highlights: Bok power game too much for Wales
The Springbok forward pack laid the foundation for a deserved win over a resilient Wales side in the series decider at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
