Rassie: Ex-England analyst gives Boks advantage

Rassie: Ex-England analyst gives Boks advantage

Rassie Erasmus admits the appointment of former England analyst Joe Lewis gives the Springboks an edge ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship clash at Ellis Park. Lewis joined the Boks after working with England during this year’s Six Nations, which followed the...
Atkinson targets ‘alpha test’ against Boks

Atkinson targets ‘alpha test’ against Boks

Seb Atkinson has framed England’s looming collision with the Springboks as both a personal “statement” opportunity and a brutal examination of identity. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The rookie centre declared he is ready to “put my footprint on it” against the world...
Rassie explains Wilco omission

Rassie explains Wilco omission

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has shed light on the absence of Wilco Louw from the match 23 to face England at Ellis Park on Saturday. The experienced tighthead prop was one of the notable omissions when Erasmus named a settled side for their opening Nations...
Riley’s Test debut on hold

Riley’s Test debut on hold

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed how Riley Norton suffered a “bad” injury in training and the initial prognosis for the 20-year-old lock. The former Junior Boks captain impressed in an 80-minute performance for the Boks against the Barbarians in Gqeberha...
Manie backed to steer Bok attack

Manie backed to steer Bok attack

Manie Libbok has won the race to start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on Saturday. Libbok gets the nod ahead of the vastly experienced Handré Pollard in one of the biggest selection calls, partnering Grant Williams in an exciting halfback...
England captain: We must all be like Pollock

England captain: We must all be like Pollock

Jamie George believes his England team must channel Henry Pollock’s fearless self-belief when they face the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday. The 21-year-old loose forward has quickly become the England player many Bok fans love to hate, with his confidence,...
Watch: Nations Championship explained

Watch: Nations Championship explained

The Nations Championship kicks off on Saturday. Here’s a reminder of how the new north-south tournament works. 2026 Nations Championship fixtures 12 nations, two groups, one defining rivalry In case you needed a reminder, this is how the new #NationsChampionship will...