Planet Rugby has ranked Thomas du Toit as the best prop in the world right now, edging out Sharks team-mate Ox Nche in second. The piece credits du Toit's unique ability to play both sides of the scrum, his try-scoring threat, and his capacity to physically dismantle opposing scrums late in matches. Nche takes second as the definitive loosehead in world rugby, with his 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year nomination flagged as a landmark moment for the position. Wilco Louw (8th) and Gerhard Steenekamp (6th) complete the Bok contingent, both recognised for their scrummaging power in tandem for the Bulls. Ellis Genge and Joe Heyes fly the flag for England at third and seventh respectively — Heyes's rise particularly striking given he had no Test caps at the start of 2025 and is now England's first-choice tighthead and their Player of the Year.
Four Boks in Planet Rugby's top 10 props — and du Toit leads the pack
Planet Rugby ranks Thomas du Toit the world's best prop ahead of Ox Nche, with Louw and Steenekamp also making the top 10 — four Boks in all, with England's Genge and the rapidly risen Heyes the closest challengers.
Springbok Recall! Relive Phepsi Buthelezi's 2025/26 Season
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Buthelezi and Sadie called up as Springbok camp gets underway in Johannesburg
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Van Heerden called up as Moerat injury forces Springbok change
Ruben van Heerden has been called into the Springbok squad to replace the injured Salmaan Moerat, joining camp in Johannesburg ahead of the season opener against the Barbarians on 20 June.
Back in Green & Gold: The Best of Phepsi Buthelezi ⭐
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Bulls dismantle Munster 45-14: Bok depth tells, Hanekom stakes Bomb Squad claim
A detailed breakdown of the Bulls' dominant 45-14 win, analysing why Bok-laden depth made Munster irrelevant, and why Hanekom is now in the frame to replace Kwagga Smith in the Bomb Squad.