Lood: I felt just flat – nothing

Springbok lock Lood de Jager has opened up on the heart condition that ruled him out of the 2023 World Cup. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Some rugby stories are about tries and turnovers. De Jager’s is about learning to walk up a flight of stairs again. Back in 2023,...

Rassie’s big De Villiers plan revealed

Springbok flank Paul de Villiers could become Rassie Erasmus’ next hybrid player. De Villiers has made a huge impression in his four Test starts for the Springboks this year, but his path to regular game time could become more complicated following the return of...

Riley set for new Stormers role

Former Junior Boks captain Riley Norton may be utilised as more than just a lock for the Stormers this season. According to Rapport, the Cape club is grooming Norton to follow in the footsteps of Bok great Pieter-Steph du Toit and Franco Mostert by becoming a lock who...

Concern grows over Bok’s career

Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez has yet to return to the field due to lingering concussion symptoms. The 31-year-old was expected to make his comeback for Bordeaux Bègles against Racing 92 on Saturday, but was not involved in the Top 14 clash. According to...

Kolisi stands tallest at Calabash

Siya Kolisi again showed why his value to the Springboks extends far beyond the captaincy as they took a 2-1 series lead against the All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane hailed Kolisi after he captained the Boks to a 29-24 victory at...