Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf

Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.

Blommetjies ‘wiser’ for Bok mistake

The rise of Manie Libbok to the Springbok squad has inspired DHL Stormers teammate Clayton Blommetjies to walk back his comments about playing for South Africa.

Team of the Year: Am and Marx in, Eben snubbed

There were three Springboks included in World Rugby’s 2022 Men’s Team of the Year, but that did not include centurion lock Eben Etzebeth, while New Zealand star Ardie Savea was also left out.

Roos gets Bok start, De Allende fit

Evan Roos will make just his second Test start for the Springboks in the final match of the year against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Smit: Rassie making Boks ‘easy to dislike’

Former skipper John Smit believes that Rassie Erasmus’ recent social media antics have created a negative opinion regarding the Springboks.

Show us the Manie, say fans

SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and would like to see Manie Libbok given a first Test start against England after his bright cameos for the Springboks as a substitute.

De Allende scare for Boks

The Springboks suffered an injury scare on Monday when Damian de Allende was reportedly forced out of a training session.

Matfield: SA Rugby must make a call on Rassie saga

Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield says that SA Rugby needs to take a firm stance in the matter involving Rassie Erasmus over his two-match ban handed out by World Rugby last week.

Itoje to battle Boks from back row

Eddie Jones has confirmed that lock Maro Itoje will shift to the loose trio for his country when England and the Springboks clash in London on Saturday.

Can Boks make it rain at Twickenham?

The Springboks will go into the clash against England on Saturday determined to end an eight-year drought at Twickenham.