Moodie: This is just the beginning
Canan Moodie has reflected on a breakthrough year that included making his senior debut for the Vodacom Bulls and scoring in his first Test appearance for the Springboks.
Canan Moodie has reflected on a breakthrough year that included making his senior debut for the Vodacom Bulls and scoring in his first Test appearance for the Springboks.
A rising DHL Stormers star has reportedly caught the eye of England coach Eddie Jones.
Breyton Paulse held his own in an era dominated by big men, but watch as the Springbok dynamo got bullied by Ireland bruisers Paul O’Connell and Reggie Corrigan at Newlands in 2004.
Os du Randt won two World Cups but it was only in the final season of his 80-Test career that he encountered an opponent who frightened him.
A total of 19 players of the current Springbok squad were born in the Western Cape, more than the Eastern Cape and Gauteng combined.
Former England captain Chris Robshaw has named his Test dream team, which includes two World Cup-winning Springboks.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is sticking with the players who won the Rugby Championship, saying they “deserve” selection in the squad named on Sunday to tour the northern hemisphere.
A deep dive into the Rugby Championship has revealed the Springboks were second only to the All Blacks in terms of a successful attack during the tournament.
English referee Wayne Barnes is set to make history in the Test between France and the Springboks as World Rugby revealed the match officials for the November internationals.
Gabin Villiere is set for further ankle surgery making the star wing the latest player to be ruled out of France’s upcoming Test match against the Springboks in November.