Nienaber gives Boks ‘6 out of 10’ for 2021
Coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are capable of far better performances than what they produced last year when they beat the British & Irish Lions.
Etzebeth ready to make comeback
South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth could give last-place Toulon a lift by making his first Top 14 appearance of the season as they host Bordeaux-Begles on Saturday.
‘Titanic’ Esterhuizen voted best in England
Harlequins centre Andre Esterhuizen has been described as a “titanic player in the prime of his career” as he was named Premiership Player of the Month for January.
Should Boks be worried about De Allende?
It is unclear when Springbok centre Damian de Allende will return from injury as Munster have confirmed he is doubtful for the European Champions Cup playoffs in April.
Bok Debate: Local XV vs Overseas XV
Would a Springbok team comprised of players based in South Africa be able to conquer a team made up of their overseas-based compatriots?
Beast: It can’t just be about the money
Former Springbok prop Beast Mtawarira has offered some sage advice to South Africa’s aspirant professional rugby players about the pitfalls of big-money offers to play abroad.
Former Bok prop: Don’t let rugby get too soft
Former Springbok prop Julian Redelinghuys says that rugby should be wary of sacrificing its physical attributes in pursuit of player safety.
Boks to face All Blacks in two home Tests
SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to hosts Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.
Dyantyi: I’m only getting started
Former Springbok and Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has vowed to make his way back to the field in a positive update on his current situation.
Watch: ‘Warrior attitude’ powers Bok maul
Coaches Jacques Nienaber and Deon Davids sat down to discuss the “warrior attitude” that is key to the success of the Springbok maul.
