Stick: Moodie a legend in the making
Canan Moodie’s defensive attributes have convinced the Springboks that he is capable of shutting down “one of the best” in All Black Rieko Ioane at Twickenham on Friday night.
Boks wary of wounded Wales
Captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick insist the Springboks won’t underestimate an injury-ravaged and youthful Wales when the teams clash on Saturday.
Stick: It’s going to be brutal
Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are determined to pitch up on Saturday when they dive into the Buenos Aires cauldron against Argentina in their final Test before the World Cup squad is named.
Boks braced for ‘fully loaded’ All Blacks
Bongi Mbonambi says the Springboks are expecting a massive battle against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, noting how impressively the hosts dealt with a powerful Los Pumas pack.
Stick: Boks wary of Aussie aces
Mzwandile Stick is excited to see what a new-look Springbok side brings against the unpredictable challenge of Eddie Jones’ Wallabies on Saturday.
Boks make calls on coaching team
SA Rugby has revealed the coaching team that will lead the Springboks until the end of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Next Bok coach: Nienaber out, who comes in?
SA Rugby’s announcement that Jacques Nienaber will be stepping down as head coach of the Springboks has opened up the conversation about the options to replace him, and possibly Rassie Erasmus.
Kolisi: Boks’ World Cup plan has changed
Skipper Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say the Springboks must be faster and smarter than four years ago if the world champions are to defend their crown in 2023.
Du Preez twins ‘to play big games’ in the future
Mzwandile Stick did not mince his words when asked whether the Du Preez twins – Jean-Luc and Daniel – still have a future with the Springboks.
Stick: Sacha, Williams can prove Bok case
Mzwandile Stick says he hopes exciting halfback pair Grant Williams and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu can put their hands up for the Springboks with solid performances for the South Africa A side.
