Two uncapped players in Bok team to face Ireland
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has named Faf de Klerk as the only uncapped player in the starting team to face Ireland at Newlands on Saturday.
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First the Bok jersey, now the Bok shorts get a sponsor
Another South African business success story, Bidvest, has partnered with SA Rugby and will come on board as a sponsor for the three-Test against Ireland.
ANCYL protests halted after tough talks with SARU
Springboks survived their latest political threat. Instead of staging potentially divisive protests at rugby stadiums, the ANC Youth League decided on face-to-face discussions with SARU.
Vermeulen-Coetzee partnership rekindled
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is relishing the prospect of rekindling his working relationship with new coach Allister Coetzee.
SA-born CJ Stander has a point to prove against Springboks
CJ Stander, who has quickly carved out a reputation for himself as one of Ireland’s fiercest forwards, is the only one of those three guarnteed a start.
4 Bok players released to SA ‘A’ squad – Let match day 23 speculation begin
The Springboks have released four squad members to the SA ‘A’ side for the first of their two matches match against the England Saxons in Bloemfontein.
Discovery’s UK company to sponsor World Rugby U20 Championship
Vitality will support the future stars of the game at the World Rugby U20 Championship which kicks off in Manchester today.
Honour or Euro? – the problem facing overseas-based Boks
Overseas-based players who get a Bok call-up are facing a problem. Do they go for the glory of representing their country, or is the Euro worth more in a career that’s always short-lived?
Blue Label Telecoms partner with Springboks for Ireland series
SA Rugby announced it was partnering with Blue Label Telecoms for the Incoming series against Ireland.
Ebrahim Moolla: 7 ways to fall head over heels in love with rugby
If you’re new to the game of rugby, try this guide to some of the codes and flavours that will have you cheering, on the sidelines or on the couch.