Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Boks’ big Trev eyes new challenge at Racing

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane says he moved to French club Racing 92 because he needed a new “challenge”.

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January 13, 2022

Conrad Smith, John Dobson & Victor Matfield

Currie Cup / Rugby / Springboks / Super Rugby / Test rugby

My Perfect XV: John Dobson

A dyed-in-the-wool Western Province man, Stormers head coach John Dobson selects a team made up of the best he’s seen play the game.

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January 12, 2022

Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert,

Currie Cup / Junior Boks / Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Jake: No more overseas-based Boks

Jake White says it’s time for SA Rugby to close the door to the Springbok squad on overseas-based players.

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January 9, 2022

Eben Etzebeth

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Toulon president blasts ‘handicap’ Etzebeth

Toulon president Bernard Lemaître has labelled Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth as a “handicap” to the club as he is “expensive, is regularly injured and is often away on Test duty”.

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January 8, 2022

Jan Serfontein

Rugby / Springboks

Bok signs extension at Montpellier

Montpellier have announced the Springbok centre Jan Serfontein has put pen to paper on a new contract.

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January 6, 2022

Elton Jantjies with Willie le Roux

Rugby / Springboks

Prominent Boks to aid Japan’s chase for global appeal

Japan’s season kicks off on Friday with big ambitions, tongue-twister team names and a rebranding that has left some fans wondering which version of the sport they will be watching.

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January 5, 2022

Sonny Bill Williams and Siya Kolisi

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

SBW’s sons want to be Springboks

New Zealand star Sonny Bill Williams has revealed that his two sons aspire to be Springboks rather than All Blacks.

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January 4, 2022

The Springboks sing the national anthem in 2021

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Where do the Boks need a boost in 2022?

After a tough 2021 campaign, this year presents the Springboks with the chance to address depth concerns, but which position needs the most urgent attention – with the 2023 Rugby World Cup on the horizon?

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January 3, 2022

Jasper Wiese charges forward against Australia

Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Bok cited for too many yellow cards

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese appeared before a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday night after receiving his third yellow card of the season in a Premiership clash.

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December 30, 2021

Eddie Jones shakes hands with Rassie Erasmus

Lions Tour / Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Jones: Rassie correct, but disrespectful

England head coach Eddie Jones has shared his views about the controversial video in which Rassie Erasmus pointed out errors made by Australian referee Nic Berry during the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

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December 22, 2021