South Africa

Edwill thriving in Rassie’s team-first culture

Edwill van der Merwe says the Springboks’ selfless culture has ensured every player is ready when called upon. The Bok speedster gets another chance to start in Saturday’s Nations Championship...

Why Ntuthuko Mchunu is back in the Springbok picture

There was never much doubt about Ntuthuko Mchunu’s talent. The question was always when it would all come together. Tipped from a young age as the next great South African loosehead, with Springbok...

Semi-finals confirmed at Junior World Championship after thrilling end to pool stage

France will face New Zealand in the first World Rugby Junior World Championship 2026 semi-final in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday, 13 July before defending champions South Africa take on England. South...

All 67 Tries that Bryan Habana has scored for South Africa | Bangers Only

Rassie Erasmus on Springbok selection policy

Rassie Erasmus talks about the Springbok strategy on team selection and the bigger picture around it Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks' selection strategy is focused on preparing the squad for the...

Erasmus names new-look Bok side to face Scotland

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stayed true to his objective to give as many players in his squad the opportunity to put up their hands at the highest level this season, as he made 10 changes to his starting...

Junior Bok team tweaked for crucial pool battle with Wales

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has made six changes to the starting XV and two more on the bench for Tuesday’s crucial Junior World Championship Pool A clash against Wales in Tbilisi. The match...

RSA vs ENG | Wrong Damian named man of the match

A post-game confusion resulted in the incorrect Springbok being awarded the Man of the Match title after Saturday’s 45-21 win against England at Ellis Park. Afrikaans newspaper Rapport stated that...

Nations Championship Attendances, Round 1

After an exciting first round of the Nations Championship, we look at the attendances at the matches. Info via Paul Tait on X NZLvFRA (Christchurch) 30,000JPNvITA (Tokyo) 21,329AUSvIRE (Sydney) 41,971FIJvWAL...

Springboks v England | The Forward Battle

All the pregame talk was around the size and bulk that Borthwick picked in his pack, what the perceived plan would be and how they were going to go head to head with the formidable Springbok side. There...