Ahmed back to marshall Junior Boks’ attack

Yaqeen Ahmed returns from suspension in one of six changes for the Junior Boks ahead of their decisive Junior World Championship Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi. Four of the changes come in the backline as South Africa prepare for what is effectively a pool...

Mallett: Scoreline flattered Springboks

Nick Mallett believes the Springboks’ emphatic 45-21 victory over England did not fully reflect how competitive Saturday’s Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park was. While the Boks eventually pulled away, Mallett felt England remained firmly in the contest until...
More big selection calls for Rassie

More big selection calls for Rassie

Rassie Erasmus awaits news on several Springboks’ readiness to face Scotland, but is upbeat on his squad depth going forward after “destiny took charge” at Ellis Park. Erasmus provided an injury update ahead of the Nations Championship clash against the Scots at...
Wrong Damian named Man of the Match

Wrong Damian named Man of the Match

A post-match mix-up saw the wrong Springbok receive the Man of the Match award following Saturday’s 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park. According to Rapport, the accolade was intended for fullback Damian Willemse after his standout performance in the Nations...

Bok fans can’t bank on cheaper tickets

SA Rugby says Springbok fans should not expect ticket prices to be reduced the week before a match. Tickets for the Boks’ Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park were slashed this week after slow sales. At one stage, only about 21,000 tickets had...

Van Graan: Russell can hurt Springboks

Johann van Graan says Finn Russell has the quality to pose a major threat to the Springboks if he is fit for Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown at Loftus Versfeld. The Bath coach, who worked with Russell throughout the club season, says the 33-year-old’s rugby...

Willemse the star of the show

Damian Willemse’s world-class display inspired the Springboks to a statement victory over England despite a familiar first-half wobble, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Boks exploded out of the blocks at Ellis Park on Saturday before...
Gaza goes high to celebrate 50

Gaza goes high to celebrate 50

Springbok hero Damian Willemse credited the team’s aerial game with being pivotal in their win over England at Ellis Park, modestly failing to mention how he was utterly critical to the cause. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The fullback was immense in contesting,...