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Cobus Wiese the standout Bok as ex-All Black rates Nations Championship performers
Parsons names Cobus Wiese his Bok standout from the Nations Championship — an athletic-yet-brutal presence he compares favourably to Etzebeth — while offering a nuanced critique of de Villiers' overuse tendencies despite his impressive work rate.
Who starts at 12 against the All Blacks?
With the All Blacks series looming, SA Rugby Mag examines who's making the strongest case to start at 12 alongside Jesse Kriel.
Mallett warns Etzebeth faces crucial test against Argentina after injury layoff
Former Springbok head coach Nick Mallett has identified the August clash with Argentina as a pivotal fixture for Eben Etzebeth and nine other returning players ahead of the All Blacks series. The most-capped Springbok has featured just once since November following a ban, injury and concussion. Mallett questioned whether the Buenos Aires encounter would provide sufficient preparation for the Ellis Park opener 14 days later.
Mallett: Eben's reputation won't carry him forever
Mallett warns that Etzebeth and other returning Boks face genuine scrutiny in the Argentina series — reputation alone won't be enough.
Mallett: Argentina Test is a litmus test for Bok injury returnees — not just warm-up minutes
Mallett argues the Buenos Aires Test is a genuine selection proving ground — Erasmus's own comments about training workload capacity suggest he'll be watching far more than match fitness when deciding who starts the All Blacks series.
Etzebeth on notice: reputation won't be enough against Argentina
Nick Mallett warns that Etzebeth's reputation has a shelf life — he needs to perform against Argentina, not just be Eben Etzebeth.
Kiwi insiders feeling nostalgic — and bullish — ahead of the Greatest Rivalry series
Two former All Blacks argue Rennie has restored the attacking identity that made them appointment viewing — and Hall is bold enough to predict they'll outrun the Springboks in South Africa, not overpower them.
Hansen identifies Kriel as the Boks' 'hinge player' — and the All Blacks' key to cracking the blitz
Hansen pinpoints Jesse Kriel as the linchpin of the Springbok blitz and outlines exactly how the All Blacks' playmaker depth can exploit it — if their timing and depth hold up under pressure.
Biggar: All Blacks' ball-in-hand game is perfectly designed to fail against the Boks
Biggar argues Rennie's ball-dominant All Blacks are tactically set up to play into the Springboks' hands — and that New Zealand must win the collision battle first if their expansive game is to mean anything.
Faf brace and Nkabinde hat-trick power Cheetahs to 43-21 win over Sharks
Faf de Klerk scored twice and Prince Nkabinde claimed a hat-trick as the Cheetahs beat the Sharks 43-21 to sit top of the Currie Cup after two rounds.
De Klerk brace fires Cheetahs to bonus-point victory over Sharks XV
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk scored twice and wing Prince Nkabinde claimed a hat-trick as the Toyota Free State Cheetahs defeated the Hollywoodbets Sharks XV 43-21 in Bloemfontein on Friday. The bonus-point victory lifted the Cheetahs to the top of the Carling Currie Cup standings after two rounds.
Faf and Nkabinde power Cheetahs to Currie Cup summit with 43-21 demolition of Sharks
Prince Nkabinde scored a hat-trick and Faf de Klerk crossed twice as the Cheetahs overcame a tight contest to beat the Sharks XV 43-21 in Bloemfontein, moving clear at the top of the Currie Cup standings after two rounds.
Nkabinde hat-trick and De Klerk brace power Cheetahs past Sharks XV in Bloemfontein
Nkabinde scored three and De Klerk two as the Cheetahs claimed a bonus-point victory over the Sharks XV in Bloemfontein.
USA complete series sweep over Junior Bok Women with 60-17 win in Stellenbosch
The USA Women's Eagles U20s swept a two-match series against the Junior Springbok Women with a 60-17 win in Stellenbosch on Friday, following up their 47-12 victory the previous week. South Africa showed improvement, particularly in the second half, but persistent game-management errors and an inability to convert pressure into points ultimately proved costly.
South Africa unable to defend Commonwealth Games Sevens crown as Glasgow drops rugby from programme
Rugby sevens has been dropped from the streamlined 2026 Commonwealth Games programme in Glasgow, leaving South Africa with no chance to defend the men's gold they won in Birmingham.
Mallett offers insight into Papier's omission from Springbok squad
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has suggested that Embrose Papier's exclusion from the squad for the upcoming Tests against Argentina and New Zealand relates to tempo rather than individual quality. The Bulls scrum-half, who earned his first cap since 2018 against Scotland in July, has been released back to his franchise despite strong recent form.
Mallett: Kolisi and De Villiers aren't interchangeable — but Siya needs a big one
Mallett pushes back on the idea that De Villiers makes Kolisi redundant, framing them as complementary rather than competing types — but issues a clear warning that Kolisi must perform against Argentina to hold his place ahead of the All Blacks series.
Mallett's theory on why Jantjies edged Papier out of Erasmus's squad
Mallett breaks down Papier's squad snub, arguing 'wiele' is about breakdown tempo rather than pace in hand — and why Jantjies fits Erasmus's system better right now.
Vermaak and Brits boost Boland for Stormers derby
Ex-Stormers prop Ali Vermaak makes his Boland Cavaliers debut against his former side on Sunday, with Blitzbok David Brits also returning to the match 23.
Mallett: Kolisi and De Villiers aren't interchangeable — but Siya needs a big one against Argentina
Mallett argues Kolisi and De Villiers are stylistically complementary rather than directly interchangeable, but warns Kolisi must perform against Argentina or risk losing his place ahead of the All Blacks series.