Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said on Thursday he had no worries about South Africa’s chances in next month’s Tests even though they are missing three first-choice players.
The Springboks need to lose their underdog mentality, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.
Six Nations chief executive Ben Morel has insisted there are no plans to add South Africa to the tournament, as the Springboks remain committed to the Rugby Championship.
Lukhanyo Am says the Springboks are feeling fresh and in a good mental space as they look forward to their Tests against Wales, Scotland and England next month.
Coach Jacques Nienaber says the competition among players was exciting him as his Bok team got ready for a one-week training camp in Paris that began on Monday ahead of the end-of-year tour.
World Rugby has reportedly conceded that Rassie Erasmus was justified in the claims he made during a 62-minute video criticising referees during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.
Springbok talisman Cheslin Kolbe recently completed a high-profile move from Toulouse to Top 14 rivals Toulon on a deal that makes him the fourth highest-paid rugby player on the planet.
Coach Jacques Nienaber has explained why in-form youngsters from South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship teams missed out on Springbok selection for the November tour squad.
Former SA Schools and Junior Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat has earned his first Springbok call-up as one of two uncapped players in the 32-man squad for the November tour of the UK.
Injured Springbok lock RG Snyman has opened up about one of the most difficult years of his life, on and off the field.