Duhan defends his Saffa switch

Duhan van der Merwe has hit back at critics questioning his Scottish allegiance, as the South African winger gears up for his second British & Irish Lions tour. Van der Merwe and fellow SA-born Scotland star Pierre Schoeman were selected by head coach Andy Farrell...

Nienas gonna bounce?

There is growing speculation around Jacques Nienaber’s next move, with a possible return to the Springboks ahead of the 2027 World Cup on the cards. The former Bok head coach, who guided South Africa to back-to-back World Cup titles in 2019 (as assistant) and 2023 (as...

Fassi feeds off Bok energy

The support of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and the freedom granted by attack guru Tony Brown have brought out the best in fullback Aphelele Fassi. Fassi made his Test debut on the wing against Georgia in 2021 but was sent back to the Sharks to work on his game and...
Watch: Boks getting into Test-match mode

Watch: Boks getting into Test-match mode

Attack coach Tony Brown says the Springboks have “gone up a level” at training this week ahead of their 2025 campaign. MORE: I’m not changing Bok philosophy – Brown #Springbok Assistant Coach Tony Brown reflects on another intense and hardworking training camp —...
Former Bull crosses the Jukskei

Former Bull crosses the Jukskei

The Lions have confirmed what’s been floating in the media over the past week or so, that a former Bulls flyhalf has swapped allegiance. After a brief stint in France, Chris Smith has returned to South Africa and has joined the Lions. The Joburg side has been making...