Rassie trims Springbok squad
Curwin Bosch against Wales

Rassie trims Springbok squad

Curwin Bosch and Kwagga Smith are among the six players released from the Springbok squad to rejoin their Super Rugby franchises. (more…)

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Jones: Faf was fantastic for Boks
Bok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk

Jones: Faf was fantastic for Boks

England coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ ‘little buzzsaw’ Faf de Klerk had a big impact in Saturday’s Test at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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‘The guys must enjoy themselves’
Siya Kolisi on debut against Scotland in 2013

‘The guys must enjoy themselves’

Siya Kolisi has recounted how a ‘comical’ moment during his Springbok debut will help underpin his style of captaincy, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Kolisi: Ellis Park brings out best in Boks.
Siya Kolisi

Kolisi: Ellis Park brings out best in Boks.

New captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks will draw inspiration and energy from his favourite Test ground, Ellis Park, on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg. (more…)

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Rookie Bok wing oozing confidence
S'bu Nkosi at a Springbok training session

Rookie Bok wing oozing confidence

S’bu Nkosi believes that the new-look Springbok back three will rise to the challenge of an England aerial assault at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg. (more…)

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Erasmus: Springboks can’t be conservative
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus: Springboks can’t be conservative

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will never catch up to other leading teams in world rugby unless they are willing to keep trying new things, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Kolisi leading Springbok change
Siya Kolisi scores against France

Kolisi leading Springbok change

History will be made on Wednesday when Rassie Erasmus names Siya Kolisi to lead a Springbok starting side that includes at least six black African players. (more…)

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