Future of Springbok rugby (outside backs)
In the first instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.
Itoje rated as world’s best, Pieter-Steph fifth
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit is just the fifth-best player in the world, according to a leading United Kingdom rugby scribe.
SA Rugby aiming to meet safety criteria
SA Rugby hopes it can meet government’s safety criteria and resume matches behind closed doors before the lockdown reaches alert level 1.
Bok Rewind – Greeff’s heroics vs Wallabies (2002)
The Springboks were on the brink of a whitewash during the 2002 Tri-Nations series, before fullback Werner Greeff scored a late try and slotted the match-winning conversion to seal a thrilling win over the Wallabies at Ellis Park.
Watch: Rassie’s half-time talk (RWC final)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Rassie Erasmus’ motivational half-time team talk with the Springboks during the World Cup final against England.
Rassie desperate for long-term Bok success
Rassie Erasmus is determined to ensure the current world champion Bok team avoids some of the pitfalls that were experienced after previous World Cup triumphs.
Watch: Mapimpi – The Finisher
Makazole Mapimpi will forever be known as the player who scored South Africa’s very first try in a World Cup final. The Springbok flyer has a remarkable try-scoring record, with 14 tries in 14 Test matches since making his Springbok debut in June 2018.
Rewind: Boks vs All Blacks (2008 Tri-Nations)
A brilliant individual try from Ricky Januarie helped the Springboks seal a memorable comeback victory against the All Blacks in their 2008 Tri-Nations Test at Dunedin’s Carisbrook stadium.
Why Rassie changed his mind on social media
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has opened up about his decision to embrace social media and use it as a tool to gather support for the Springboks.
Watch: Mark Andrews uncensored (Part 2)
Mark Andrews talks about the highs, lows and funniest moments of his career, including why the 1995 World Cup was disappointing, why he almost stopped supporting the Boks, being kicked out of the Sharks’ change room and a teammate’s naked sleepwalking antics.
