Wales wise up to fire shots at Boks

Wales wise up to fire shots at Boks

Forwards coach Danny Wilson says Wales are relishing the challenge of Saturday’s duel with the Springboks, if only to improve on last year’s “horrible scoreline” in Cardiff. The teams clash at Kings Park in round three of the Nations Championship, and Wilson expects...
Davids: Ruben deserves his opportunity

Davids: Ruben deserves his opportunity

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says he’s looking forward to seeing Ruben van Heerden make his Test debut against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday. The 28-year-old lock was called up to the Springbok squad last month after Stormers teammate Salmaan Moerat...

‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry will be massive’

Springboks Lukhanyo Am and Kwagga Smith can’t wait for the All Blacks to arrive in South Africa, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. The countdown is on. With the All Blacks set to touch down on South African soil for a blockbuster tour starting early next month, Am and...

Bakkies: Something is gonna bleed or break

Springbok legends Bakkies Botha and Bismarck du Plessis have reflected on what makes the All Blacks rivalry so special. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. For Botha, long labelled rugby’s ultimate enforcer, Test rugby against the All Blacks was the benchmark by which he...
Fitzy relishing Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Fitzy relishing Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick has hailed the upcoming Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series as the pinnacle of Test rugby. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Once viewed as public enemy No 1 in South African rugby circles, Fitzpatrick has since become one of the...
Paulie D proving he belongs at No 6

Paulie D proving he belongs at No 6

Paul de Villiers has wasted no time making an impact for the Springboks, with the young flanker backing up a dream debut with another star turn in the Nations Championship. Thrown into the starting lineup at the last minute against England in round one, the...

Sharks land Lion with Bok ambitions

The Sharks have beaten the Exeter Chiefs to the signature of a Lions forward. Lock Darrien Landsberg has joined the Durban-based outfit ahead of the Currie Cup and 2026-27 Vodacom URC season. The Zimbabwean had been linked with a move to English Premiership club...
Wales star: No harder Test than Boks

Wales star: No harder Test than Boks

Wing Josh Adams says Wales must front up physically and “stay in the fight” if the Welsh have any hopes of toppling the world champion Springboks on Saturday. Steve Tandy’s men head to Durban for the Nations Championship Test after a 35-21 defeat to Argentina, while...