Cup draw sends Europe’s best to South Africa

European giants will travel to South Africa to battle the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Cheetahs after the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup draws were completed on Tuesday.

Nhleko overhauls pack to face U20 Six Nations champs

Junior Springbok coach Bafana Nhleko has retained just two forwards from the U20 Summer Series victory over England for the clash with Ireland on Wednesday.

Nienaber backs versatility for ‘hard grind’

Jacques Nienaber says the makeshift of the Springbok match-day 23 to face Wales on Saturday in Pretoria was determined by the overlapping skill set of his squad.

Jantjies, Willemse start in new-look Bok lineup

Elton Jantjies and Damian Willemse start at flyhalf and fullback in an overhauled Springbok team to kick off the 2022 season against Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Wales ready for ‘aerial battle’ with Boks

Wales plan to change tack for a likely dogfight in the skies against the Springboks when the two sides clash in the upcoming Test series.

Nche wary of Wales scrum

Springbok prop Ox Nche insists the team will not underestimate Wales as they started their preparations for the opening Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Junior Boks brace for wounded Irish

Captain Sacha Mngomezulu says the Junior Boks are aware they’ll need to be more clinical to topple Ireland in an U20 Summer Series match in Verona on Wednesday.

Bulls confirm departure of key coach

The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed that a key member of Jake White’s coaching staff will be leaving Pretoria to take up an opportunity at another union.

Du Toit injury to open Bok door for Louw?

A space has opened up in the Springbok back row for the first of three Tests against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday after Pieter-Steph du Toit was ruled out of the match.

Who is the most indispensable Bok?

SA Rugby magazine team go head to head to tackle this tricky issue.