Recharged KLA ready to ignite Boks

Kurt-Lee Arendse says he’s thrilled to be back in green and gold and linking up again with Cheslin Kolbe. Arendse missed most of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign after suffering a hamstring injury in the defeat to Australia at Ellis Park, but the...
Watch: ‘We know what’s coming’

Watch: ‘We know what’s coming’

Kurt-Lee Arendse reflects on his club stint in Japan and what the Springboks can expect from the Brave Blossoms at Wembley on Saturday. MORE: Recharged KLA ready to ignite Boks Kurt-Lee Arendse reflects on his recent time in Japan “We know they want to play fast...
Baa-Baas call up big Saffa contingent

Baa-Baas call up big Saffa contingent

Several South Africans are set to feature for the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV in Brentford on Saturday. Springboks Bongi Mbonambi, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Cobus Wiese, Evan Roos and Rob du Preez trained with the Baa-Baas this week, along with Oli Kebble, Ali...
Watch: Rassie on Esterhuizen’s role

Watch: Rassie on Esterhuizen’s role

Rassie Erasmus explains the selection of André Esterhuizen on the bench for Saturday’s Test against Japan as a back-up flank. TEAM: Kolbe at 15 for Boks, debutant starts Rassie explains the thinking behind naming Andre Esterhuizen in the 20 jersey this weekend....

Rassie backs Porthen’s natural athleticism

Rassie Erasmus has thrown his weight behind uncapped Stormers tighthead Zachary Porthen, who’s already made a big impression on the Bok coach. Porthen, a former Junior Springbok captain, will become the youngest prop to debut for South Africa in the professional era,...