Willemse: France the ‘best team in the world’
France lock Paul Willemse says he does not regret giving up his dream of playing for South Africa and that he is looking forward to facing the Springboks during the November Test window.
Eben: Boks playing Six Nations makes sense
Eben Etzebeth says it’s a no-brainer for the Springboks to consider splitting from the Rugby Championship and join the Six Nations.
Watch: Unlocking defences
Featuring the likes of Lood de Jager, Brodie Retallick and RG Snyman, here’s a compilation of when rugby’s tall men get to stretch their legs.
Damian de Allende, the Springboks’ go-to guy
The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine hails the return of Damian de Allende from injury and looks at how the Munster midfielder has made the Springbok No 12 jersey his own despite fierce competition.
France to kick off Six Nations defence in Italy
France will kick off the defence of their Six Nations title in 2023 in Rome against Italy on February 5 and wrap up at home against Wales on March 18.
Jean: ‘Dangerous’ for Boks to exit Rugby Championship
Jean de Villiers and Jim Hamilton think it’s inevitable the Springboks will join the Six Nations, but raise concerns over the impact the move could have on the Test calendar and future British & Irish Lions tours. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Eddie Jones megamix
England coach Eddie Jones is renowned for his banter and mind games in the media. Tale a look at this compilation of some of his more memorable exchanges with the press.
Watch: World-class bloopers
Even some of the best players in world rugby aren’t immune to the occasional brain fade or unforced error.
De Allende joins calls for Boks to stay in Rugby Champs
Damian de Allende says he hopes the Springboks don’t move away from the unique challenge of playing in the Rugby Championship anytime soon amid links of a switch to the Six Nations.
No prizes for guessing Six Nations MVP
France captain Antoine Dupont was named as the Six Nations Player of the Championship on Friday after leading Les Bleus to a Grand Slam.
