Jake: Boks aren’t invincible

Jake: Boks aren’t invincible

Jake White says the Springboks will make Saturday’s Test as difficult as possible for England, but is concerned about the age profile of Rassie Erasmus’ starting XV. Writing for RugbyPass, White points out that 10 players over 30 feature in the run-on lineup for South...
Fassi’s Japan destination revealed

Fassi’s Japan destination revealed

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi’s new club has been confirmed. The Sharks star is set to join the Toshiba Brave Lupus on a season-long sabbatical. The 28-year-old will head to Japan after completing his Springbok commitments later this year before returning to...
Mallett backs Manie to silence biggest critics

Mallett backs Manie to silence biggest critics

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against England could prove a defining Test for Manie Libbok. Libbok has been preferred ahead of Handré Pollard for the Ellis Park showdown, with Mallett convinced the playmaker’s...
Watch: Bok fledgling in full flight

Watch: Bok fledgling in full flight

Cameron Hanekom will earn only his second Springbok cap on Saturday, and this video from the Vodacom URC highlights the threat posed to England by the Bulls star forward. WATCH: Rassie fends off England ‘pushover’ talk 2nd cap loading for Cameron Hanekom #BKTURC #URC...

The Bok Tindall went from hating to loving

Former England captain Mike Tindall has revealed he once disliked an ex-Springbok so much that he threatened to leave Bath if the club signed him. Tindall admitted his feelings towards centre Robbie Fleck during his playing days were shaped by a series of brutal...