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Crocked Boks count cost of Ireland series
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed at least three veterans will miss the 2024 Rugby Championship opener in Australia after suffering injuries in the second Test against Ireland.
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed at least three veterans will miss the 2024 Rugby Championship opener in Australia after suffering injuries in the second Test against Ireland.
Pieter-Steph du Toit relished tackling Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, adding that the Springboks have turned their attention to the series decider in Durban.
There are eight survivors from the team that suffered a historic home defeat to Ireland at Newlands that will be on duty for the Springboks in the first Test series since 2016.
Mzwandile Stick says Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to spark a new-look Springbok backline on Saturday, as Pieter-Steph du Toit gears up to renew hostilities with Wales.
Pieter-Steph du Toit says “actions speak louder than words” on his now infamous pep talk for the Springboks during the 2023 World Cup semi-final against England.
Reinhardt Ludwig has embraced the opportunity at blindside flanker for the Vodacom Bulls, and hopefully follow in the footsteps of Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Jake White says he is excited to see what young Vodacom Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig offers when he switches to blindside flank against the DHL Stormers on Saturday.
Eben Etzebeth is among the four Springboks who have been named in a ranking of the Top 10 forwards in the world currently playing.
Handre Pollard has lifted the lid on how a half-time talk from Pieter-Steph du Toit inspired the Springboks to rise from the ashes in their World Cup semi-final in France.
Frans Malherbe is the unlikely but most deserving recipient of SA Rugby’s Player of the Year award after his consistent performances for the DHL Stormers and the Boks, writes MARK KEOHANE.