The Springboks cancelled Sunday’s planned training session in Johannesburg as a precautionary measure when scheduled testing protocols returned three positive COVID-19 test results when the team assembled on Saturday.
Springbok squad members choose whether they’d prefer to be tackled by Pieter-Steph du Toit every morning or receive an unconventional massage from Frans Malherbe.
The Springboks will need to be as mentally strong as they are physically prepared, in order to be competitive against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Cheslin Kolbe kicked a 50-metre drop goal as Toulouse beat La Rochelle 18-8 in the final to be crowned French Top 14 champions on Friday.
SA Rugby magazine recaps what the 28 squad members have done since winning the World Cup 26 years ago.
The British & Irish Lions expect injured Scottish duo Zander Fagerson and Hamish Watson to be fit for their opening match in South Africa.
Bongi Mbonambi says there has been an accelerated intensity about the Springboks’ preparations as they seek to rediscover “high international standards” after such an extended period out of Test rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Four Springboks and a former Junior Springbok captain will feature in tonight’s Top 14 final between Toulouse and La Rochelle at the Stade de France. (more…)
Bulls director of rugby Jake White has paid tribute to the all-conquering 1995 Springbok squad that beat the All Blacks 15-12 in the final to clinch South Africa’s maiden World Cup title.
A handful of Springboks, including Jesse Kriel and Willie le Roux, have shared their thoughts on Frans Steyn – the man, the myth and the joker.
