Which schools have produced the most Springboks?
With several Easter Schools Rugby Festivals set to take place around the country in the coming days, The South African website has compiled a list of the schools to have …
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Can Ireland dethrone the World Champions?
Fresh off their Six Nations triumph earlier this year, Ireland is gearing up for a monumental challenge as they prepare to face world champions South Africa in a two-Test series …
World Cup winner changes career path
The former Springbok legend and Cheetahs captain, Ruan Pienaar, will take the first steps in his coaching career when he officially joins the Free State U21 and the union’s academy …
Springboks’ Test fixtures for 2024 confirmed
The Springboks’ blockbuster Test schedule includes a double dose of fixtures against all of Argentina, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and Wales and one against each of England, Portugal and Scotland. …
Springboks change plans due to ‘selection uncertainty’
Earlier this year the Springboks concluded their first alignment camp of the year, with coach Rassie Erasmus casting his net wide in terms of including a host of ‘newcomers’. Many players will …
Springboks legend Faf de Klerk names his surprising rugby heroes
Springboks cult hero Faf de Klerk had two rugby heroes when he was growing up. Surprisingly, neither of them was a scrumhalf. FAF DE KLERK NAMES HIS HERO SPRINGBOKS Springboks …
New Springbok coach already played key role in 2023 RWC win
Earlier this year it was confirmed that Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus had re-purposed the national coaching and management team. What also shouldn’t be overlooked is the fact that there has …
‘It sounded like a gunshot’: The story behind Kolbe’s incredible charge down
Cheslin Kolbe’s unprecedented charge down of French fullback Thomas Ramos‘ conversion attempt was one of the biggest talking points of the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup win. The Springboks edged France by …
The 15 father-son combinations to have played for the Springboks
There have been 15 instances of fathers and their sons representing the Springboks. Scrumhalf Robert du Preez holds the record of having three sons to have played for the reigning …
Former Springbok lock dies at age of 88
Piet Botha, who was born in Rustenburg on 13 November 1935, played two Tests and eight tour matches for the Springboks in 1965. He sadly passed passed away in his …