Sam Cane is a fearless campaigner
All Blacks flank Sam Cane never doubted he’d rebuild his broken body to take his shot at history this year, writes MARC HINTON.
Wallabies veteran confirms impending retirement
Wallabies prop Sekope Keou has announced that he will retire from Test rugby following the World Cup in Japan later this year.
‘A lot of talent in Bok back three’
Bok wing Cheslin Kolbe talks about winning the Top 14 and the Rugby Championship, and why the Boks should never underestimate the All Blacks.
Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package
Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.
‘Rassie is extremely thorough’
Stand-in captain Schalk Brits believes that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is the most meticulous coach that he has played under.
‘My wildest dream has come true’
Schalk Brits says it will be amazing to lead the Boks against Argentina, but has reiterated that ‘Siya Kolisi is still our captain’.
Trevor Nyakane won’t miss World Cup flight
In 2013 Trevor Nyakane was sent home and dropped from the Springboks’ squad because of issues with his discipline. But in 2019 he will anchor South Africa’s scrum at the World Cup in Japan, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Watch: Herschel Jantjies’ Test tries
Rookie Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies finished as the top try-scorer in the 2019 Rugby Championship.
Rugby Championship Player of the Week (Round 3)
Handre Pollard’s record 31-point contribution for the Springboks in their 46-13 Rugby Championship win over Argentina earns him Player of the Week.
Swys quits Boks
Swys de Bruin has stepped down from his position as the Springboks’ attack consultant a month before the World Cup.