Boks face northern threat at World Cup

The Springboks will head into World Cup clashes against the top European teams as underdogs, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Five predictions for 2019

CRAIG LEWIS looks ahead to a big rugby year and what could be in store for supporters.

Reinach ‘itching’ for Test rugby

Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has reiterated his desire to keep fighting to earn a Bok recall ahead of this year’s World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Faf: Boks can beat All Blacks at RWC

Faf de Klerk believes the Springboks can ‘surprise’ the All Blacks in their opening match of the 2019 World Cup.

Six key Boks to watch in 2019

CRAIG LEWIS identifies six players who will be key to the Springboks’ cause in a World Cup year.

Overseas Boks remain on Rassie’s radar

Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn are among five overseas-based Springboks still in contention for next year’s World Cup squad.

Boks to face Japan in World Cup warm-up

The Springboks will play a Test against Japan in Japan on Friday 6 September 2019 as part of their World Cup preparations.

Erasmus: I won’t cheapen transformation

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes SA rugby’s long-term transformation goal remains on track.

‘I’m only coach until the World Cup’

Rassie Erasmus has clarified that his role as Springbok head coach only runs until the end of the 2019 World Cup.

Habana backs Ioane to set new record

Bryan Habana expects Rieko Ioane to break the record of most tries scored in a single World Cup tournament.