Springboks to wear white again in Cardiff

The Springboks will close out their 2025 international season in their alternate white jersey when they face Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. The decision to wear the kit is driven by World Rugby’s colour-blindness guidelines. South Africa wearing white...

SA Rugby boss: We won’t host RWC anytime soon

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says it’s simply not financially viable to host the Rugby World Cup again. South Africa hosted the global showpiece for the first and only time in 1995. Since then, there have been failed bids from SA Rugby for the 2011, 2015, 2019...

Skinstad: Rassie and I hated each other

Former Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad has lifted the lid on his turbulent relationship with Rassie Erasmus during their playing days. Speaking on The Good, the Bad and the Rugby podcast, Skinstad said that although the rivalry never reached the point where they...

Sharks wing signs NFL deal

The New York Jets have signed a former Sharks and Western Province winger to their practice squad. Paschal Ekeji, who featured for the Sharks in this year’s Currie Cup, has been snapped up by the NFL outfit after progressing through the league’s International Player...

Siya: Thor could have played for Boks

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says Duane Vermeulen looked ready to wield his hammer against Wales after a bruising week on the training field. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. With Saturday’s Test in Cardiff falling outside World Rugby’s window, the Boks are without several...

Stick: Boks ready for any backline curveball

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks have been through all the backline scenarios after naming a 7-1 bench for Saturday’s Test against Wales. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bok ‘Nuclear Squad’ features hooker Bongi Mbonambi, props Zachary Porthen and...