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BARNET, ENGLAND - JUNE 20: Vincent Koch of Saracens celebrates after their victory during the Saracens v Ealing Trailfinders Greene King IPA Championship Play Off Final 2nd Leg at StoneX Stadium on June 20, 2021 in Barnet, England. (Photo by David Rogers - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Bok prop Koch makes Wasps switch

Wasps have officially confirmed the signing of Springbok World Cup-winning tighthead prop Vincent Koch from Premiership rivals Saracens.

epa09594473 Handre Pollard of South Africa lines out a penalty during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

Pollard opens up on choosing Leicester over big-money offers

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has explained why he decided to turn down big-money offers to sign for the Leicester Tigers next season.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 06: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Five Springboks named in World Rugby Dream Team

Despite none featuring among the nominees for the Player of the Year award, five Springboks have been named in World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year on Wednesday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Sam Underhill of England during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and Australia at Twickenham Stadium on November 13, 2021 in London, England.

One Bok in Underhill’s dream team

Powerhouse England flank Sam Underhill has picked a former Springbok captain as the only South African representative in his all-time dream team.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Pollard will get ‘even better’ at Leicester, says Bok teammate

Handre Pollard can further develop his big-match temperament at Leicester Tigers and become a better player, his Springbok teammate Marco van Staden said.

Wallaby prop better than every Springbok in Top 100

Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou is rated higher than every member of the current Springbok squad in a Top 100 list of the best players in 2021.

Mallett: Boks should’ve backed Fassi during November tour

SuperSport pundits Nick Mallett, Swys de Bruin and Jonathan Mokuena analyse the Springboks’ team selection over the course of the 2021 season and whether more opportunities could have been handed to some of the fringe players.

McGeechan: Overseas Boks an asset to SA and European clubs

Ian McGeechan believes South Africa’s contingent of players abroad will benefit the Springboks, and their European rivals.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

White: We need to talk about the overseas players rule

Jake White says a discussion needs to be had over the Springboks’ overseas-based players rule after the Vodacom Bulls allowed Trevor Nyakane to take up a big-money contract with Racing 92.

Montpellier paid Pollard R1.3m per match

Handre Pollard is one of the highest-paid players in the world and has been linked with a move to Leicester, but his long injury history makes it questionable whether he’s a wise investment.