Tonyball: It’s not Baa Baas vs Baa Baas

Attack coach Tony Brown says the Springboks are approaching Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians in Cape Town with full Test-match intent to kickstart their 2025 campaign, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Speaking to the media on Monday in the buildup to the historic first...

Kolbe: This was toughest Bok preseason

The Springboks have had to become comfortable operating out of some uncomfortable spaces as they get ready for a tough season where they have a big target on their back. Even though the Boks are kicking off their season against a team renowned for festival-type rugby...

Junior Boks revved up for Italian job

Forwards Siphosethu Mnebelele and JJ Theron are relishing the challenge for the Junior Springboks at the World Rugby U20 Championship, which kicks off this week. The South Africans will launch their campaign against Australia in Italy on Sunday, with pool matches...

Bok legend: Solly Tyibilika

He inspired the careers of the likes of Mzwandile Stick and Siya Kolisi, but sadly the world never got to see him fulfil his potential in the green and gold. Hailing from the rugby-mad province of the Eastern Cape, Solly Tyibilika, first burst onto the scene in 2001...
All Blacks icon joins Baa Baas for Bok duel

All Blacks icon joins Baa Baas for Bok duel

New Zealand Test centurion Sam Whitelock is set to tackle the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday, as head coach Robbie Deans’ squad for the historic clash takes shape. He was spotted in a social media post arriving in the Mother City, along with fellow All Blacks...