The latest news and videos on South Africa’s national rugby team

Fourie available for Boks

Allister Coetzee has confirmed that centre Jaque Fourie will be available for the coming World Cup, while lock Andries Bekker will not.

Boks must heed Super Rugby lessons

The Springboks must learn from the tactical and selection blunders that have characterised the campaigns of South Africa’s Vodacom Super Rugby franchises, writes JON CARDINELLI.

When Boks held off Le Bleus in the wet

In an extract from his book, The Springboks and the Holy Grail, DAN RETIEF relives the 1995 World Cup semi-final between South Africa and France that was played in monsoon conditions, 20 years ago today.

Vermeulen signs for Toulon

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has signed a three-year deal with European champions Toulon.

Jean eyes World Cup prize

Recovering Springbok captain Jean de Villiers is working with visual skills expert Sherylle Calder in order to bring his reaction time up to speed. JON CARDINELLI reports.

‘Kriel is the form flank’

Six former Springboks on whether Jaco Kriel should go to the World Cup, and who they would take as their five loose forwards. 

Jean returns to training

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers trained with the Stormers during Monday's practice session.

Bakkies to face Boks

Bakkies Botha is one of nine Toulon players who will represent the World XV against the Springboks at Newlands on 11 July.