Mostert joins starting lineup: Springbok squad to face Argentina in Mendoza
Rassie Eramsus had made only one change to the starting XV from last week’s win as Franco Mostert replaces Pieter-Steph Du Toit at number... Read more
Rugby Championship Round 2 betting preview: Head vs Heart
Keo and the Oracle have got the Boks to do the double over Argentina, while both are expecting big wins for the All Blacks... Read more
Nigel Owens says Boks vs All Blacks is rugby’s toughest test to ref
Accomplished Welsh referee Nigel Owens has said that when the Springboks come up against the All Blacks, it is the toughest game of rugby... Read more
WATCH: In the sheds with the All Blacks after Australian victory
The All Blacks share some thoughts in the shed after their Rugby Championship victory over Australia this past weekend, which marked Sam Whitelock’s 100th... Read more
Etzebeth Colossal: Rants and Raves
In my weekly rants and raves for Independent Media’s IOL, my focus is on Eben Etzebeth’s immediate and enormous impact in his 80 minute... Read more
Marx, Etzebeth bolster a strong Bok side
Rassie Erasmus has named a strong side to face Argentina as the Boks begin their Rugby Championship campaign this Saturday. The opening game marks... Read more
Celebrating Sam Whitelock’s “Super Try” ahead of 100th test
All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock is set to play his 100th test this weekend, after debuting back in 2010. Here’s a look back at... Read more
Head vs Heart betting preview: Rugby Championship Round 1
Keo and the Oracle are back to place their bets for the Rugby Championship. The money is on a win for the Boks, will this... Read more
Proudfoot happy with hooker depth
The return of star hooker Malcolm Marx for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign has added a great boost of depth and quality to the... Read more
Etzebeth set for starting spot
Eben Etzebeth looks set to start against Argentina on Saturday, following a lengthy injury layoff. Coach Rassie Erasmus sent strong hints from the Boks’... Read more
Faf’s Rugby Championship could be limited due to club commitments
Incumbent Bok scrumhalf Faf De Klerk may not feature in all the Rugby Championship games, due to club limitations. De Klerk, playing for English... Read more
Willemse in line for Fullback spot
Damian Willemse, at just age 20 is already a definitive part of Rassie Erasmus’ plans in building toward the World Cup next year. But... Read more
Swys to stay in Super Rugby
Lions head coach Swys De Bruin has committed to the franchise, giving them assurance for next year’s Super Rugby, in spite of potential Springbok... Read more
Jake White questions Duane Vermeulen’s Rugby Championship absence
Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned the ease with which current Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus has allowed for Duane Vermeulen to miss... Read more
Pollard impressed with Faf’s decision making
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has said he was impressed with his scurmhalf partner Faf De Klerk’s decision making in the past series win against... Read more
Rassie includes 5 uncapped players in Bok training camp
Salmaan Moerat, Marco van Staden, Damian Willemse, JD Schickerling and Cobus Wiese are the five uncapped players invited to a Springbok training camp in Stellenbosch.... Read more
