Junior Boks make big Giliomee call for Georgia

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has retained just four players from the side that put a century of points past Uruguay for Thursday’s Junior World Championship clash against hosts Georgia. Lock JD Hattingh is the only forward to earn a second consecutive start, while...
Boks call up loose forward cover

Boks call up loose forward cover

A loose forward has been called up to the Springbok squad to provide additional cover for the Nations Championship. Vodacom Bulls star Elrigh Louw is set to join the team on Tuesday in Johannesburg where they have been preparing for Saturday’s clash against England at...

England beware: Altitude hits from first whistle

SA sports scientist Ross Tucker says visiting teams don’t have to wait until the final quarter to feel the effects of altitude at Ellis Park. England face the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday in their Nations Championship opener, with Scotland travelling to...
Greater jeopardy in Champions Cup

Greater jeopardy in Champions Cup

EPCR has introduced several changes aimed at making the pool stage of the Investec Champions Cup more competitive. The tournament organisers have finalised the revamped format, while also ending speculation that the European showpiece would be reduced from 24 teams to...
Rassie: Thomas the Tank must hit another level

Rassie: Thomas the Tank must hit another level

Rassie Erasmus has credited Bath for helping transform Thomas du Toit into one of the world’s leading tightheads, but believes the Springbok prop has even more to offer. Du Toit will start in the Springbok No 3 jersey against England in their Nations Championship...
Boks eager to keep that winning feeling

Boks eager to keep that winning feeling

The Springboks are determined to avoid any loss of momentum as they begin their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus warned that a slow start could allow doubt to creep into the squad ahead of the 2027...