One Bok in greatest BaaBaas XV
No South Africans featured in a huge victory for the Barbarians over England on Sunday, but a legendary Springbok has been recognised as one of the invitational side’s all-time best players.
Highlights: Late Leicester drop-goal downs Sarries
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese put in a man-of-the-match performance to help Leicester Tigers beat Saracens in Saturday’s English Premiership final at Twickenham.
Elton free to fly against Wales
The case against World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been provisionally withdrawn, his lawyer said, after his arrest last month on charges of damaging airline property.
Boks can expect return of D-Mac
The All Blacks are set to unleash Damian McKenzie on the Springboks in the 2022 Rugby Championship with the mercurial playmaker having re-signed with New Zealand Rugby.
Watch: Jean, Schalk prep for Bok duty
World Cup-winners Jean de Villiers and Schalk Brits have been asked to don their Springbok jerseys one more time.
Watch: Sweet success for Herschy
Eight uncapped players are in the frame to make their Springbok bow in 2022, and they’ll hope it will be just as memorable as Herschel Jantjies’ debut against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Rugby Championship abandons home and away format
The Rugby Championship organisers have wound the clock back and adopted a mini-tour format for at least the next three years saying it will restore “rugby’s traditional touring values”.
On this day: Kolisi’s starring Bok debut
On this day in 2013, Siya Kolisi made his first Test-rugby appearance in a Man of the Match performance for the Springboks against Scotland in Mbombela.
Vermeulen gives thumbs up after surgery
Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation after the Springbok No 8 underwent knee surgery on Tuesday.
Captain Marvel: Pienaar, Teichmann wrestle for armband
Having rained on Jean de Villiers’ parade in the series to determine the best Springbok skipper, Gary Teichmann now faces the next challenger to come out the tunnel.
