Sharks go big for URC

Sharks go big for URC

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has named a 67-man squad for their 2026-27 campaign. The squad consists of 36 forwards and 31 backs, and includes several current Springboks, props Ox Nché and Thomas du Toit, lock Eben Etzebeth, centre André Esterhuizen, utility back Ethan...

‘It will take genius to beat Boks’

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes believes it will take a team inspired by a player of Ardie Savea or Antoine Dupont’s calibre to beat the Springboks at next year’s World Cup. Writing for the UK Sunday Times after the Boks’ 3-1 series triumph over the All Blacks,...

Loffie: Boks have another trophy to win

The Springboks have a trophy cabinet that’s the envy of the rugby world, but former Lions coach Eugene Eloff says there’s yet more silverware to be won this year. Having secured a 3-1 Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series victory against the All Blacks, the world champions...
Mack’s ‘bionic foot’ ready for Boks

Mack’s ‘bionic foot’ ready for Boks

Ireland wing Mack Hansen is set to face the Springboks in Dublin on 21 November with “a brand new foot”. The 28-year-old Australian recently returned to pre-season action for Connacht following a lengthy battle with a foot injury that ultimately required surgery and...

England star commits to being a Saint

One of England’s key players has committed his long-term future to the Northampton Saints after signing a new deal with the Premiership club. Utility back Tommy Freeman has spent his entire professional career at Franklin’s Gardens after coming through the club’s...