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‘Kolisi has right to tell his own story’

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has thrown his support behind Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, following the latter’s release of a heartfelt video in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

No Test rugby in SA in 2020

SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux has confirmed that the country will not be hosting any Test rugby this year and that the only possible internationals will be in New Zealand.

Mallett: SA will move north in 2021

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says the recent news from New Zealand means that South African teams will more than likely move north next year.

Watch: Habana’s favourite Bok tries

In conversation with SuperSport commentator Matthew Pearce, all-time record try-scorer Bryan Habana selects his five favourite Springbok tries scored by former teammates.

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.

World Rugby could end ‘Bomb Squad’ tactic

Reports from England suggest that World Rugby is seriously considering reducing the number of permitted substitutes per match.

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.

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.