Monster lock targets Boks after Saints move

Monster lock targets Boks after Saints move

JJ van der Mescht has expressed his desire to play for the Springboks after joining Northampton Saints for the 2025-26 season. The 26-year-old still had two years left on his contract with Stade Francais, but reportedly fell out of favour with head coach Paul Gustard...

Late change for Lions

The British and Irish Lions have made a late change to their starting fifteen for their second tour match against the Reds in Brisbane. Hugo Keenan has been ruled out of the match due to illness. His place in the starting lineup will be taken by England’s Elliot Daly....

50 Up for Terblanche

One of the most lethal finishers in South African and world rugby, turns 50 today. Stefan Terblanche earned 37 Test caps for South Africa between 1998 and 2003, scoring 19 tries — a strike rate that places him among the top Bok try-scorers of all time. His Springbok...

Boks welcome back injured stars

Four injured Springboks will be fit for the second Test against Italy in Gqeberha. Coach Rassie Erasmus said on Wednesday that captain Siya Kolisi, flank Pieter-Steph du Toit, scrumhalf Grant Williams and wing Makazole Mapimpi are all expected to be available for...

‘Nervy’ Willemse raring to go

Damian Willemse admits to feeling some butterflies ahead of his Springbok comeback, but the versatile playmaker is determined to make it count when he runs at Italy on Saturday. It’s been a long road back for the 26-year-old, who hasn’t featured in the green and gold...