Boks in it to win it against Italy

Despite coming off back-to-back defeats to Ireland and France, the Springboks are happy with their progress on tour going into their final two games against Italy and England. 

Ominous omen shadows Bok trip to Italy

When the Springboks face Italy on Saturday, it will be six years to the day they fell to a humiliating first loss against the Azzurri.

Watch: French ground high-flying Kolbe

Former club teammates but Test adversaries on Saturday, France captain Antoine Dupont was red-carded for this collision with Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe under a cross-kick.

Kurt-Lee, Etzebeth star as Boks rally in France

South Africa rallied after a red card but fell narrowly short of a victory over France in Toulouse, where Kurt-Lee Arendse and Eben Etzebeth produced eye-catching performances.

Woeful Wayne an absolute pain

SARugbymag.co.za followers have decided that referee Wayne Barnes had no grasp of proceedings in the Test between the Springboks and France on Saturday.

Bok flyer set to sprint for Blitzboks?

Blitzboks coach Sandile Ngcobo’s search for a new speedster could reportedly see him turn to a former Springbok wing, who has already started training with the team.

Willemse: Boks heading in the right direction

Damian Willemse said the Springboks will benefit from experiencing a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year’s Rugby World Cup despite the loss to France.

All Blacks quell Scottish rebellion

Two fourth-quarter tries revived the All Blacks from a scoreless 50-minute slump as the tourists came back to deny Scotland a historic victory in Edinburgh on Sunday.

Watch: Kolbe bounces back-row bruiser

Pocket rocket Cheslin Kolbe packed every inch of his diminutive frame into this hit on flanker Anthony Jelonch in the titanic clash between the Springboks and France on Saturday.

Eddie: We’re going for All Blacks

England coach Eddie Jones insisted defeating New Zealand was far from a “mission impossible” as he promised his side would “go after” the All Blacks following a 52-13 win over Japan at Twickenham on Saturday.