All Blacks want to regain No 1 ranking from Boks

New Zealand have warned Tonga they will be shown no mercy in Auckland on Saturday, with the once world-dominant All Blacks marking the Test as the start of their quest to return to the top.

Ox Nche: The only thing I had was hope and hard work

Ox Nche says he never lost hope of a second Springbok cap, and it was hard work that has earned him another opportunity to represent South Africa.

Swiel boots Province to win over Sharks

Western Province bounced back from a loss against the Lions to claim a narrow one-point victory over the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

Georgia name experienced team to front Boks

Georgia head coach Levan Maisashvili has named their 23-man squad for the first Test against the Springboks in Pretoria on Friday.

Bok opportunity for Ox is due reward

It’s been more than three years between Ox Nche’s first and second Test caps. His return to the Springbok fold is long awaited but fully deserved, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions captain says he has insight into Springbok coaches

British & Irish Lions captain Conor Murray said on Tuesday that playing under key members of the Springbok coaching staff at Munster had given him insight into how the world champions might play in the forthcoming Test series in South Africa.

Boks have muscle memory to rely on

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are experts at finding solutions to tricky problems, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Specman, Fassi to make Bok debuts against Georgia

Rosko Specman and Aphelele Fassi have been named to start on the wings when the Springboks make a long-awaited return to action against Georgia in Johannesburg this Friday.

Face off: Which Bok newcomer is the most exciting?

CRAIG LEWIS and DYLAN JACK debate which one of the eight uncapped players in the Springbok squad is the most exciting prospect?

SA Rugby gives up pursuit of Lions series fan attendance

SA Rugby has decided to concede defeat in getting any fans into stadiums during the British & Irish Lions tour, while a new schedule for the series could soon be confirmed.