Red cards won’t stop Eben playing his game

Eben Etzebeth says he won’t hold back despite recent red-card controversy involving fellow Springbok locks Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert. De Jager received a straight red against France in Paris and a four-match ban, while Mostert faces a disciplinary hearing this...

Eben: Ireland fixture stood out for Boks

Eben Etzebeth says facing Ireland on Saturday is a “nice opportunity” to try to change fortunes in Dublin, where the Springboks last won a Test in 2012. Since then, the Boks have suffered three defeats at the home of Irish rugby, in 2014, 2017 and 2022. Speaking at a...

Stick gives clarity on Sous hearing

Mzwandile Stick has hit out at what he calls unfair, inconsistent disciplinary decisions as the Boks prepare for Franco “Sous” Mostert’s looming hearing. Mostert, who was shown a red card against Italy, faces his judicial process in the coming days, and Stick made it...

Farrell: Boks have been brilliant

Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are relishing the chance to measure themselves against the “best in the world” in Dublin on Saturday. Fresh off a record 46-19 victory over Australia, Farrell said the Springboks’ form speaks for itself. “They’re the best in the world....