Du Preez has golden Bok opportunity

Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Du Preez is ideally placed to impress, with Jasper Wiese...

Deans: Rassie not someone who likes to lose

Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday. Speaking to the media on Thursday in the buildup to the first clash between the teams on South African...

Rassie hints at captaincy change

Siya Kolisi remains Rassie Erasmus’ first-choice Springbok skipper, but the head coach is looking at “young blood” to potentially succeed the two-time World Cup winner. Kolisi will lead the world champions in Saturday’s season-opening clash against the Barbarians in...

Marnus: Scarlets move made Bok dream come true

Hooker Marnus van der Merwe says his move to Wales fast-tracked his Springbok dream, and he’s ready to grab his chance with both hands against the Barbarians on Saturday. Named on the bench for the clash at Cape Town Stadium, Van der Merwe will wear the green and gold...
Schalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz

Schalk on WP Nel ruining his Baa Baas buzz

Springbok legend Schalk Burger’s stories from his time in the Barbarians camp will have you in stitches as fans gear up for a historic clash between the teams in Cape Town. WATCH: Kitsie spills the tea on Baa Baas ‘chaos’ Schalk Burger’s Barbarians stories are too...

Saffas locked in to battle Boks for Baa Baas

Lock Ruben van Heerden and fellow South African David Ribbans start in the engine room of a Peter O’Mahony-led Barbarians side against the Springboks on Saturday. The Baa Baas face the world champions at Cape Town Stadium for the first time on South African soil, with...

Levy to lead new-look WP coaching team

Western Province have confirmed skills guru Labeeb Levy as head coach of the Cape side for the 2025 Currie Cup campaign. The experienced Levy will have recently retired Brok Harris and fellow former Stormers and WP star Dewaldt Duvenage as forwards and backline...