Bok coach told ‘a blatant lie’

Appointing Cheslin Kolbe as the Springboks’ primary goal-kicker this week was a “cop out … based on a blatant lie” by coach Jacques Nienaber, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Throwback Thursday: Bongi snatches win in Paris

Take a look back at the last time the Springboks were in France, when Bongi Mbonambi sealed a famous second-half comeback with a try after the fulltime hooter.

Boks on red alert for Les Bleus’ Dupont

Faf de Klerk is relying on the Bok pack to help him contain world-class France halfback Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Test.

Kurt-Lee: Boks to make France heavies puff

Kurt-Lee Arendse is part of a deadly Springbok back three primed to put the French pack on a treadmill in Marseille on Saturday.

Kitshoff eyes ‘memorable’ end to Stormers career

Steven Kitshoff will continue playing for the DHL Stormers for the rest of the 2022-23 season before heading to Ireland to join Ulster.

Zebo, Fekitoa boost Munster against SA ‘A’

Malakai Fekitoa and Simon Zebo are among the handful of internationals who will feature for Munster against South Africa A in Cork on Thursday night.

Bok icon tells AWJ to call it a day

One of Springbok rugby’s all-time greats reckons it’s time that record Test centurion and Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones retires.

‘Ireland are the best team in the world’

Ireland successfully defended their world number one status against the Springboks and Jack Conan has called for his teammates not to get complacent.

Libbok given licence to thrill as debut awaits

Manie Libbok could make his Test debut at a crucial period of the match against France on Saturday and the Springboks will allow him to play his natural game if he is called on.

Boks wary of France’s anaconda trap

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are on guard to avoid being “strangled” by a France outfit that will go into Saturday’s Test on an 11-game unbeaten run.