Rassie allays Bok lock fears

The return of two experienced campaigners has eased Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ concerns over the team’s lock depth. Erasmus admitted injuries to RG Snyman, Ruan Venter, Jean Kleyn and Salmaan Moerat had stretched resources, but confirmed that Eben Etzebeth and...

Rassie: Bulls success a boost for Boks

Rassie Erasmus believes the Vodacom Bulls’ run to the URC final will strengthen the Springboks ahead of the international season. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. While the Bulls’ involvement in next Friday night’s showdown with Leinster in Dublin has meant their contingent...
Rassie reveals message to Bafana coach

Rassie reveals message to Bafana coach

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks understand exactly what Bafana Bafana are experiencing as they kick off their Fifa World Cup campaign. Coach Hugo Broos’ South Africa and co-hosts Mexico meet in the tournament opener on Thursday (9pm SA time). “We’re all excited,”...

‘Winning will always remain our priority’

Coach Rassie Erasmus says winning remains the Springboks’ primary objective despite the ongoing drive to build depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The Boks will kick off their 2026 campaign against the Barbarians in Gqeberha next Saturday, with South Africa A taking on...

Rassie plays down Bok injury concerns

Coach Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks’ injury situation is not nearly as serious as it has been portrayed. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Speaking in Cape Town on Thursday ahead of the start of their 2026 campaign, Erasmus provided an extensive injury update. He...

Handré: Bulls must control emotion

Handré Pollard says the Vodacom Bulls must not let the occasion get to them when they face Leinster in next Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bulls will contest a fourth final in five seasons of the competition and are still...

Polly resets after ‘terrible’ kicking

Handré Pollard is unfazed by his kicking performance at Murrayfield ahead of next Friday night’s Vodacom URC final in Dublin. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bulls flyhalf missed three penalty kicks during last week’s semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors – two dragged...