Rassie welcomes back ‘standout’ Jasper

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has one of his biggest attacking weapons at his disposal once again for Saturday’s must-win Test against the All Blacks in Wellington. Hard-running No 8 Jasper Wiese has served his four-match ban for a headbutt on an Italian player in...

Ackers backs Nortje to lead Bulls in URC

Springbok lock Ruan Nortje has been named Vodacom Bulls captain for the upcoming URC season. New head coach Johan Ackermann said he was confident Nortje would thrive in the role while highlighting the leadership depth across the squad should the skipper be called into...

Hooker gets first Test start, SFM at 10

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has rolled the dice with a new-look backline for Saturday’s rematch against the All Blacks in Wellington. The Bok mentor has handed Ethan Hooker his first Test start and is backing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu ahead of Handré Pollard at...

Rassie: We need to fire shots

Rassie Erasmus hopes the changes he’s made to his match squad – especially those in the backline – will fire the Springboks to victory over the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu gets the nod at flyhalf ahead of Handre Pollard after a...

Eskom lit up Eden Park for Boks

Springbok openside flank Marco van Staden was voted SA Rugby magazine’s MVP after the 24-17 defeat to the All Blacks in Auckland. Van Staden received 11.9% of the vote from SARugbymag.co.za readers, edging out loosehead prop Ox Nche (11.3%) and scrumhalf Cobus Reinach...