Springboks

Watch: Kobus Wiese uncensored (Part 1)

Former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese chats about becoming a teacher, a few scuffles and building a top team at the Lions in Johannesburg.

17 JUN 1995: SOUTH AFRICAN CAPTAIN FRANCOIS PIENAAR (CENTER) TRIES TO GATHER THE BALL DURING THE SOUTH AFRICA V FRANCE 1995 WORLD CUP RUGBY SEMI FINALS AT KINGS PARK STADIUM IN DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA. Mandatory Credit: Shaun Botterill/ALLSPORT

Rewind: The wettest match ever? – Boks vs France (1995)

25 years ago today, the Springboks faced France in the 1995 Rugby World Cup semi-final at a drenched Kings Park in Durban. Had the match not been played, the hosts would have been eliminated from the tournament as a result of their inferior disciplinary record.

Jantjies explains decision to stay at Lions

Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has revealed why he agreed to a contract extension at the Lions despite receiving several lucrative offers from overseas clubs.

Watch: Beast’s 100th Springbok Test

Look back at some of the best moments from Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira’s 100th Test for the Springboks, including a few special words from SuperSport commentator Kaunda Ntunja.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa challenged by Maro Itoje (l) and Denny Solomona of England during the international rugby match between South Africa and England at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 16 June 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Rewind: Springboks vs England (2018)

Two years ago today, the Springboks clinched a series win against England, after scoring 23 unanswered points in a spirited, come-from-behind victory in Bloemfontein.

Watch: Rassie excited about World Cup documentary

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus has released behind-the-scences footage of the Springboks’ journey in Japan, as the hype builds for the much-anticipated ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary set to hit TV screens in August.

Lambie collision still haunts Stander

Ireland loose forward CJ Stander says his late hit on former Springbok Pat Lambie will be ‘a stain on his career forever’.

Rewind: Springboks vs Saracens (2009)

Look back at the full match replay of the midweek match between the Springboks and Saracens at Wembley stadium in 2009, with the likes of Schalk Brits, Ethienne Reyneke, Brad Barritt, Neil de Kock, Derick Hougaard and Wikus van Heerden turning out for the English club.

Percy’s perfect performance: 2007 RWC final

A look back at Percy Montgomery’s best moments in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final when the Springboks beat England 15-6 to claim their second title.

Joost van der Westhuizen, South Africa (Photo by Mike Egerton/EMPICS via Getty Images)

Rewind: Boks vs B&I Lions (3rd Test 1997)

Tries from Joost van der Westhuizen, Percy Montgomery, Andre Snyman and Pieter Rossouw helped the Springboks to a 35-16 victory over the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park during their 1997 tour to South Africa.