Springbok prop Vincent Koch has revealed that teammate Eben Etzebeth helped convince him to return home and join the Cell C Sharks.
As the 14 players present at the Springbok training camp in Cape Town in the last three weeks wrapped up their activities in Stellenbosch on Friday, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber announced that he would host alignment sessions over two days with another eight players in Cape Town this weekend.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his satisfaction with the strides made at their physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town and said they were ticking the desired boxes, as the second week of the camp concluded on Friday.
Springbok rugby legend Francois Pienaar echoed the sentiments of all who took part in the Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open Pro-Am on Tuesday against the backdrop of the magnificent Table Mountain and under brilliant blue skies at Royal Cape Golf Club, as he sang the praises of a city he calls home.
Former Springbok Stefan Terblanche has praised the South African teams for overcoming the travel and weather challenges they’ve faced up north and to still keep pushing for glory in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship and Heineken Champions Cup.
Former Springbok fly-half Piet Visagie has passed away at the age of 79, the national body announced.
Springbok utility forward Franco Mostert felt his side "really stepped up" against England after wrapping up their Castle Lager Outgoing Tour with a positive result at Twickenham on Saturday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber called up six players to his squad for Saturday's final Castle Lager Outgoing Tour Test against England.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has stressed the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space”, which is something he feels they need to improve on in their game plan.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi rued their missed opportunities following their 19-16 defeat against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.