‘Underwhelming’ Boks deserve a C
The world-champion Springboks have failed to deliver consistent enough performances in 2022 worthy of more than an above-average rating, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Nienaber gives Duane, Dweba another shot
Duane Vermeulen and Joseph Dweba have been retained to face Australia on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber attempts to nurture them back to form.
Meyer: Boks can end Australian drought
Heyneke Meyer has backed the Springboks to beat the Wallabies in Australia for the first time since his team achieved the feat in 2013.
Elton, Frans back to beef up Boks
World Cup-winners Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn return to the Springbok match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Watch: Eben’s jaw drops seeing Kolbe
Springbok hardman Eben Etzebeth is taken aback at the sight of teammate Cheslin Kolbe’s injury after the world champions beat Wales in Cape Town.
Roos set for Bok recall against Pumas
Dynamic No 8 Evan Roos will reportedly get an opportunity to build on his brief Test debut despite being left out of the Springbok squad for the two-Test tour of Australia.
Gelant next up in Bok 14 jersey?
The Springboks are reportedly weighing up whether to start Warrick Gelant or keep Lukhanyo Am on the right wing for the clash against the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.
‘Cynical’ Boks to blame for All Blacks demise
New Zealand-based rugby writer Gregor Paul says the Springboks’ “deliberate” attempts to slow the game down contributed to the All Blacks going through a poor run of form under Ian Foster.
Marx injury worry prompted Dweba start
Concern over ‘stiffness’ in Malcolm Marx’s hips reportedly prompted the Springboks to start Joseph Dweba in the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
Sharks deny Kolbe heading to Durban
Cheslin Kolbe will play out his club career outside of South Africa after the Sharks confirmed the Springbok dynamo is not on their radar.
