Krappie: Wales will fight for everything

Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg says the Springboks are expecting a fierce contest against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. The world champions are chasing an unbeaten end-of-year tour, and a 12th win in 14 Tests, but Van den Berg insisted they remain grounded. “We’re in...

Brits: What Rassie can achieve with Boks is scary

World Cup winner Schalk Brits believes we are only now starting to see the full potential of what Rassie Erasmus is capable of with the Springboks. Speaking to CoinPoker.com, Brits said the secret to South Africa’s success “is the process, going back to 2018”. The...

Tshituka: Sharks pulling together

Sharks flank Vincent Tshituka believes a much-needed reset during the Vodacom URC break has left the team in a “good space” as they prepare for a crucial clash against Connacht in Galway on Saturday. The 13th-placed Sharks have endured a difficult start to the...

Nigel: Depowering scrum will destroy rugby

Former Test referee Nigel Owens says any further attempts to depower the scrum will turn rugby union into rugby league. Owens has pushed back firmly against calls to reduce the influence of the set-piece in the game after outspoken pundit Matt Williams argued that...
Lions confident despite Boks’ absence

Lions confident despite Boks’ absence

The Lions will be without two of their Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg have remained with the Boks ahead of their final tour match against Wales in Cardiff....
Bok duo tour with Sharks

Bok duo tour with Sharks

Two Springboks have been included in the Sharks touring group after being released by the national team. Scrumhalf Grant Williams and winger Edwill van der Merwe have linked up with Durban-based franchise, providing a timely injection of pace and experience in the...

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Bok veteran to call it quits?

A Vodacom Bulls and Springbok backline stalwart is considering hanging up his boots. Johan Goosen, a one-time schoolboy prodigy who earned 13 Test caps between 2012 and 2016, has had an injury-ravaged career. According to Netwerk24, the Bulls’ decision to sign...
Oosthuizen expects SVNS ‘dog fight’

Oosthuizen expects SVNS ‘dog fight’

Blitzboks forward Ryan Oosthuizen says every match in this season’s revamped SVNS Series will carry “the intensity of a final”. The 2025-26 SVNS season kicks off in Dubai this weekend before shifting to Cape Town Stadium on 6 and 7 December. Oosthuizen is eager to get...