Springboks

Toulon boss retreats from Etzebeth criticism

Eben Etzebeth’s barnstorming performances for Toulon have won over club president Bernard Lemaître, who has walked back his criticism of the Springbok enforcer earlier this year.

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CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 19: Wales' Head Coach Wayne Pivac during the Six Nations Rugby match between Wales and Italy at Principality Stadium on March 19, 2022 in Cardiff, United Kingdom.

Jones slams Pivac, ‘rudderless’ Wales

Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones has hit out at head coach Wayne Pivac and says the Red Dragons could be ‘humiliated’ in the upcoming three-Test series against the Springboks in July.

North: Wales relish underdogs tag

George North is confident Wales can do to the Springboks in the upcoming three-Test series in July as Italy did to them in the historic final round Six Nations upset. DYLAN JACK reports.

Are Siya’s Boks the best ever?

Siya Kolisi’s triumphant squad against the 2021 British & Irish Lions are the best Springbok team in the professional era, according to Mark Keohane.

Kolisi extends with Sharks until 2027

Springbok skipper and loose forward Siya Kolisi looks set to pack down for the Sharks for the remainder of his career.

Wales coach under pressure as Boks loom after Italy loss

Wales coach Wayne Pivac understands he is in a job “where everybody is watching your every move” as he prepares for the three-Test series against the world champion Springboks following a dispiriting defeat by Italy.

Kolisi: SA spirit, mental prep key to Lions series victory

In this excerpt from ‘Two Sides’, the 2021 British & Irish Lions series documentary, captain Siya Kolisi reveals the doubt that shadowed the Springboks leading up to the Test series.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 2: Bryan Habana of South Africa dives for his 2nd try during the second test match between South Africa and England held at Loftus Versfeld stadium on June 2, 2007 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: The best of flyin’ Bryan

Bryan Habana is known as one of the fastest rugby players to ever play the game. This World Rugby compilation showcases some of his best work in a Springbok jersey.

Speed king: Chavhanga, Kolbe in the blocks

Having overtaken Bryan Habana in the race to decide the fastest Springbok over 50 metres, Tonderai Chavhanga now takes his mark against another SA ‘ace of pace’.