Springboks

epa07729869 Herschel Jantjies (C) of South Africa and his teammates sing their national anthem prior to the Rugby Championship test match between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 July 2019. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK

Rewind: Springboks vs Wallabies (2019)

One year ago today, the Springboks began their successful 2019 season with a 35-17 victory over the Wallabies at Ellis Park, with Herschel Jantjies putting in a man-of-the-match performance on Test debut.

Best of YouTube: Rugby’s biggest scrums

In our continued selection of the best clips from YouTube, check out this compilation from World Rugby showing some of the strongest scrums in the game.

Rassie: We lose, we go home

Look back at Rassie Erasmus’ team talk in the buildup to the Springboks’ do-or-die pool match against Italy during last year’s Rugby World Cup, and how he correctly predicted the team’s route to the knockout stages.

Kolisi speaks out against gender-based violence

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi wants to use his global platform to fight social justice issues, including gender-based violence and hunger.

Watch: Flo on crucial turnovers

Former Springbok flank Francois Louw reflects on his decisive breakdown turnovers during the Springboks’ 2018 victory over France in Paris, and last year’s World Cup semi-final win against Wales.

Nkosi: I wanted to be the best I could be

In his own words, Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi describes his upbringing, schooling and what inspired him to reach the highest level of the game.

Rugby coaches join BLM movement

A group of 49 rugby coaches and ex-players, including six former Springboks, have thrown their support behind Proteas bowler Lungi Ngidi and the ever-growing Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

Watch: Flo on first Bok try, most memorable Test

Former Springbok flank Francois Louw reflects on scoring his first Springbok try at Newlands – in front of the stand named after his grandfather – and the epic 2013 Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks.

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

‘SA looking forward to welcoming Lions’

SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux has expressed his delight after it was confirmed that the British & Irish Lions tour will go ahead as planned next year.

Cheslin Kolbe scores in the World Cup final win over England

Kolbe scores deal with Jay-Z’s company

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has signed with Jay-Z’s sports management agency, Roc Nation Sports, a division of the hip-hop mogul’s entertainment company.