Erasmus: Boks want to bury series
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus: Boks want to bury series

Rassie Erasmus expects there to be an extra edge of desperation from both the Springboks and England in Saturday’s second Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein. (more…)

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Erasmus: Brits in mix for selection
Schalk Brits at the 2015 World Cup

Erasmus: Brits in mix for selection

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says recalled hooker Schalk Brits will have a key role to play as a mentor and as a player over the next two weeks. JON CARDINELLI reports from Bloemfontein. (more…)

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Brits called up to Springbok squad
Schalk Brits lifts the Premiership title

Brits called up to Springbok squad

Saracens hooker Schalk Brits has been added to the Springbok squad for the final two Tests against England in Bloemfontein and Cape Town. (more…)

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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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Blitzboks retain Sevens Series title
The Blitzboks celebrate retaining their World Rugby Sevens Series title

Blitzboks retain Sevens Series title

The Blitzboks defeated England 24-14 in the Paris Sevens Cup final on Sunday to secure back-to-back World Rugby Sevens Series titles. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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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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Erasmus must lock in Ellis Park heroes
Willie le Roux celebrates his try against England

Erasmus must lock in Ellis Park heroes

SA Rugby needs to do everything in its power to ensure that these Springboks – including those based abroad – play together as much as possible in the lead-up 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI. (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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