Mtawarira milestone looms large
Beast Mtawarira against England in 2016

Mtawarira milestone looms large

South African rugby will witness another historic first if Beast Mtawarira wins his 100th Test cap this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein. Ellis Park erupted when Siya Kolisi led…

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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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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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