Springboks

SA teams embrace ‘Test’ mentality

Rassie Erasmus believes that a change in mindset has led to the South African teams playing ‘Test rugby’ during the the initial rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Watch: Erasmus press conference

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus addresses the media after a national alignment camp in Cape Town.

Rassie: 80% of World Cup squad picked

While the majority of the Springbok World Cup squad has already been selected, injuries and form may force Rassie Erasmus’ hand in the lead-up to the tournament in Japan. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bulls: No offers made for our Boks

Vodacom Bulls CEO Alfons Meyer hopes the union can keep its Springbok players beyond 2019.

De Jager bombshell for Bulls

Bulls lock Lood de Jager will miss the rest of the Vodacom Super Rugby season because of a shoulder injury, but could still go to the World Cup with the Springboks.

World League set for approval

A new World League, which will see 12 nations play each other in a calendar year from 2020, is set to be signed off in March.

White welcomes new contracting system

Jake White has applauded SA Rugby’s decision to scrap its 30-Test cap eligibility rule for overseas-based players and enforce Regulation 9.

Contracting model shakes up status quo

SA Rugby’s new contracting model signifies some proactive steps to combat the ever-challenging financial climate affecting the game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SA contracting model gets green light

SA Rugby has announced that dozens of home-based players will be taken into Springbok succession planning in 2020 as part of a ‘radical’ new contracting strategy.