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.

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.

Willemse to bounce back, roast Roosters

Damian Willemse will benefit from a more focused and structured Springbok game plan in a redemptive performance at flyhalf against France on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.

Kriel: Boks can all learn from Willie

Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.