Eben in a race to face All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus confirmed Eben Etzebeth’s injury woes will rule the Springbok enforcer out until 8 August against Argentina, yet there is positive news on the likes of Siya Kolisi. Etzebeth picked up the injury in training ahead of last week’s Nations Championship win...
Rassie finds the ‘right fit’ to face Scots

Rassie finds the ‘right fit’ to face Scots

Rassie Erasmus expects a switched-on performance from a new-look Springbok team that he believes has the depth and combinations to handle a dangerous Scotland side. “We have good depth in our squad, and this will be a great test for the team,” said Erasmus on Monday...

Pollard, Papier take charge of new-look Boks

Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to the Springbok starting XV for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. Ten players from the match 23 that beat England 45-21 last week have been retained, with Jesse Kriel, Damian Willemse,...
Borthwick blasted after Bok humiliation

Borthwick blasted after Bok humiliation

Former England scrumhalf Danny Care has launched a scathing assessment of his country’s performance against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Care says the 45-21 defeat exposed deep-rooted problems, warning that Steve Borthwick’s side cannot hope to beat the...
Rassie reveals how Zach earned his chance

Rassie reveals how Zach earned his chance

Rassie Erasmus says Zach Porthen justified the faith shown in him after making a powerful impact for the Springboks against England, despite limited rugby in the Vodacom URC this past season. In just his fourth Test, the Stormers tighthead prop caught the eye with an...
‘There’ll be plenty more Cheslin victims’

‘There’ll be plenty more Cheslin victims’

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole can’t stop waxing lyrical about Cheslin Kolbe’s magic feet, after the Springbok flyer left England wing Cadan Murley for dead at Ellis Park. Kolbe starred for the Boks in their Nations Championship opener, slotting five conversions in a 45-21...