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The versatile value of Willemse

Damian Willemse’s performance for the Springboks against Wales at Loftus Versfeld was the making of the man.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Rennie: Bok bench ‘better’ than starters

Australia coach Dave Rennie believes South Africa’s best front row will come off the bench in the clash between the Springboks and Wallabies on Saturday.

Rankings: Boks at risk of drop in Adelaide

The Springboks could fall in World Rugby’s official Test rankings should they fail to avoid defeat by the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday.

CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 20: General Action during the KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial Mega Festival at SuperSport Park on August 20, 2022 in Centurion, South Africa.

Simelane: I didn’t think twice over Bulls move

Wandisile Simelane says he did not hesitate when the opportunity came to play for World Cup-winning coach Jake White at the Vodacom Bulls.

Shakes: Blitzboks ready for photo finish in LA

Siviwe Soyizwapi is confident that the Blitzboks will finish the last World Rugby Sevens Series tournament in Los Angeles in the same way they started the first in Dubai way back in December.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Frans Steyn 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. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Frans: Boks can do ‘something special’ in Adelaide

Having missed both losses against Australia in 2021, recalled veteran Frans Steyn is determined to help the Springboks end a losing run Down Under.

Throwback Thursday: Steyn gives Wallabies the boot

As Frans Steyn prepares to make his first Test appearance of the year, take a look back to when he nailed two drop goals as a 20-year-old against the Wallabies at Newlands.

Argentina bulk up for All Blacks clash

Argentina coach Michael Cheika on Thursday unveiled a strengthened backline, making three starting changes to his team to face New Zealand in their Rugby Championship Test in Christchurch on Saturday.

New Zealand's scrum half Tawera Kerr-Barlow runs to score a try during a quarter final match of the 2015 Rugby World Cup between New Zealand and France at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales, on October 17, 2015. AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE, NO USE IN LIVE MATCH TRACKING SERVICES, TO BE USED AS NON-SEQUENTIAL STILLS

Foster rues All Black’s switch to Wallabies

New Zealand coach Ian Foster said on Thursday “it doesn’t feel right” that former All Black Tawera Kerr-Barlow could play for Australia and become the first player to switch between tier-one nations in more than 20 years.

Blues star set for All Blacks debut

New Zealand on Thursday named an unchanged starting lineup for their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina, with Stephen Perofeta in line to make his All Blacks debut.