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Dweba keeping Bok flame alive from Sandy Park
Dweba is six caps deep and two years out of the Bok setup, but he's not done — and Exeter's track record of reviving international careers gives his ambitions some credibility.
Erasmus eyes capacity crowd as Gqeberha hosts season-opening Barbarians clash on June 20
Rassie Erasmus expects a capacity 46,000 crowd at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium when the Springboks open their season against Scott Robertson's Barbarians on June 20. An SA 'A' side faces Zimbabwe in the curtain-raiser, with Erasmus using the match to assess wider squad options. The Boks are unbeaten at the venue across nine Tests.
Van der Merwe pays tribute to Scarlets as Munster move looms
Marnus van der Merwe has paid tribute to the Scarlets ahead of his departure to Munster, crediting head coach Dwayne Peel and forwards coach Albert van den Berg with helping him earn his Springbok debut last year. The 29-year-old hooker leaves Llanelli at season's end having scored twice on Test debut against Georgia and contributed to the Rugby Championship title. His final weeks include a home clash against a Bulls side he describes as loaded with Springboks.
SFM on trolls, milestones and what the Stormers have built in him
SFM opens up on dealing with social media criticism, credits the Stormers system for shaping his game, and sets the stakes for a crucial home fixture against Glasgow.
Grant Williams to leave Sharks for Japan at end of season
Grant Williams will leave the Sharks at the end of his contract in June to join a Japanese club, with Yokohama Eagles the likely destination given Faf de Klerk's departure from the club to the Cheetahs. The 28-cap scrumhalf spent his entire professional career with the Sharks after coming through their ranks from 2017.
RG Snyman ruled out for up to 12 months after ACL rupture
Leinster have confirmed RG Snyman ruptured the ACL in his right knee against Glasgow Warriors on 21 March, with a recovery timeline of six to 12 months. The lock will miss the July Nations Championship Tests and the Springboks' series against the All Blacks. It is Snyman's third ACL rupture, though his first to the right knee.
Japan's League One as World Cup prep: Why Bok management is relaxed about the exodus
With Nortjé the latest Bok heading to Japan, this piece makes the case that League One's lower physical demands could actually be the ideal preparation environment for defending the World Cup in Australia.
Pollard on managing the physical and mental toll of near year-round professional rugby
Pollard opens up on coping with the demands of a near year-round rugby calendar — relevant reading for anyone tracking his form and longevity at the highest level.
Am Still in Bok Frame: Japan Stint No Barrier to Three-Peat Dream
Lukhanyo Am says his Springbok ambitions are very much alive from Japan, and his inclusion in last month's overseas alignment camp suggests the coaching staff agree he's not done yet.
Sharks cite Ospreys wing Morgan after Hooker shoulder injury in Bridgend
The Sharks have cited Ospreys wing Luke Morgan after he dived onto Ethan Hooker as the Sharks wing was scoring a try just before halftime in Bridgend, leaving Hooker with a dislocated shoulder. The injury is expected to sideline Hooker for two to three months, ending his URC season and potentially threatening his availability for the Springbok international season. Referee Mike Adamson took no action during the match, prompting the Sharks' tour management to approach the URC citing commissioner.
JP Pietersen hits back as Luke Morgan defends tackle that dislocated Hooker's shoulder
Luke Morgan insists his tackle on Ethan Hooker was clean. JP Pietersen disagrees — loudly.
Am credits overseas selection policy as key to Springbok dominance
Lukhanyo Am argues that selecting overseas-based players has been central to the Springboks' sustained success — a pointed take from someone with skin in the game.
Erasmus expects Robertson's Barbarians to deliver proper test in Gqeberha
Rassie Erasmus is anticipating a serious challenge from Scott Robertson's Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June. The Springbok coach's comments signal the match is being treated as meaningful preparation rather than a formality.
SA 'A' returns to action against Zimbabwe in Gqeberha double-header
SA 'A' returns to the field for the first time since 2022 when they face Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on June 20, doubling as a curtain-raiser to the Springboks v Barbarians match. Erasmus sees the fixture as a chance to assess players outside his current rotation group, with Zimbabwe treating it as World Cup preparation after securing their 2027 qualification.
SA 'A' returns for Zimbabwe clash as Erasmus casts wider net ahead of World Cup
The SA 'A' side returns to action for the first time since 2022 when they face Zimbabwe's Sables on June 20 in Gqeberha, as a curtain raiser to the Springboks versus Barbarians. Erasmus is using the match to assess fringe players beyond his established rotation group, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. Zimbabwe, who have qualified for Australia, see the fixture as a key preparation marker.
Pollard Backs Papier to Let His Rugby Do the Talking
Pollard says Papier's only job is to keep playing the way he is — but the scrumhalf queue is longer than ever. The piece breaks down what's at stake.
Accountability, anonymity, and a farewell to Chippie Solomon
Gavin Rich uses the Feinberg-Mngomezulu social media pile-on to argue that anonymous online criticism is fundamentally different from the accountable press era — and the piece ends with a heartfelt tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon.
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Sbu Speaks: Sbu Nkosi on his return to Loftus
Vodacom Bulls and Springbok star Sbu Nkosi opens up as he returns to rugby for the first time since the end of 2022. Nkosi unpacks his journey long before his break and the process he took, helping him reconnect with hisself during his time
Keo & Zels: How Rassie gets Eben to the 2027 RWC final
The 2023 Boks were the oldest ever to win a World Cup, and Rassie will have to make some tough calls to take the core of his team to a third-successive Rugby World Cup.