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Etzebeth: The scoreline flatters us

Skipper Eben Etzebeth said there will be “harsh words” spoken in the Springbok camp in the buildup to Saturday’s clash against England, after grinding out a win in Scotland.

Bok defence guru backs ‘coach’ Kwagga

Jerry Flannery has lavished praise on flanker Kwagga Smith, describing him as an “on-field coach”, while also lauding Eben Etzebeth’s leadership ahead of his record-breaking cap.

Boks brace for predatory Pumas

Deon Davids and Kwagga Smith have emphasised the speed and strength of Los Pumas as the Springboks steel themselves for a blockbuster clash in Argentina on Saturday.

Kwagga Smith takes on Braydon Ennor of the All Blacks in Auckland

Watch: Behind the Bok ‘battle stats’ kings

In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Kwagga Smith and Deon Fourie give an inside explanation around battle stats and why they are key to Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok gameplan.

Paris , France - 15 October 2023; Kwagga Smith of South Africa is tackled by Damien Penaud of France during the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

France coach fires a shot at Kwagga

Fabien Galthie has singled out Springbok forward Kwagga Smith’s role in France’s 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss while questioning the officiating of Ben O’Keeffe.

Boks’ Japan-trio ready to face Ireland

The Springboks are confident that a currently-injured trio of Japan-based World Cup winners will recover in time for the July series against Ireland.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith reacts at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris on September 23, 2023.

Boks suffer Kwagga blow

The Springboks look set to be without Kwagga Smith for the July Test series after the loose forward suffered a tendon injury while playing in Japan.

Boks ready for breakdown battle

Loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the significance of securing possession when the Springboks and All Blacks lock horns in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Boks have bonus-point fever

Kwagga Smith says with no more opportunities to slip up, the Springboks need to get all five points from their final World Cup pool match against Tonga on Sunday.