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Matfield's blueprint: Maul them, strangle them, and let Willie le Roux pick apart Nienaber's defence
Matfield argues the Bulls must win through scrum, maul and forward stranglehold rather than open play — and singles out Willie le Roux's knowledge of Nienaber's defensive system as the critical X-factor in cracking Leinster at Croke Park.
De Villiers embraces Kolisi arrival as Bok debut looms
Stormers breakout flanker Paul de Villiers has welcomed the return of Siya Kolisi to Cape Town, viewing the Springbok captain's arrival as a learning opportunity rather than a positional threat. The 23-year-old, who recorded 19 turnovers and 209 tackles in the United Rugby Championship, is set to make his senior international debut against the Barbarians in Gqeberha this weekend.
South Africa isn't the raider — the real migration story is Wales draining out and France hoovering up the Pacific
The squad data across the Prem, Top 14, and URC shows South Africa and New Zealand are not the great raiders — the real story is Wales bleeding players to England and France systematically drawing from Pacific and Georgian rugby while those unions see no financial return.
Gelant not treating Barbarians clash as Bok audition
Warrick Gelant, the only Springbok in the Barbarians squad for the June 20 clash against South Africa in Gqeberha, says he will not treat the match as a Bok trial, insisting the experience with the invitational side stands on its own merits.
De Villiers sees Kolisi's return as a masterclass, not a threat
De Villiers has earned his breakout status at the Stormers and is about to make his senior Bok debut — but the more revealing storyline is how he's framing Kolisi's impending return to Cape Town as opportunity rather than obstacle.
Snyman backs Leinster 'all the way' despite Bulls ties ahead of Croke Park final
RG Snyman, sidelined by a third ACL injury, has thrown his full support behind Leinster ahead of Friday's URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park, despite his formative years at the Pretoria franchise. The 31-year-old is targeting a return to action midway through the 2026/27 season.
Nortjé: The Bull who's given everything
A profile of Ruan Nortjé as the quintessential Bull — his work rate, captaincy and what he represents to the franchise.
It’s Match Week💯
The #Springboks are heading to Gqeberha, and we all know what that means... incredible vibes and a packed stadium.
Paul de Villiers is no one-trick fetcher — he's a modern No.6 with a full toolkit
Gavin Rich argues that Paul de Villiers' 19 URC turnovers are just the entry point — his ball-carrying, tackling, and broader game make him a modern No.6 rather than a specialist fetcher, and his squad media duties hint at Barbarians involvement.
The Pollard–Le Roux axis Bulls are banking on to topple Leinster
Jan de Koning profiles the Pollard–Le Roux axis as the Bulls' critical weapon in the URC Final, arguing their decade of shared Test experience — forged through World Cup campaigns — gives the Bulls a genuine edge heading into a match where Leinster are heavy favourites.
Davids: Don't sleep on the Barbarians
Davids is warning against underestimating a Barbarians side stacked with X-factor internationals and coached by Robertson and Contepomi — the full piece outlines why Saturday's opener in Gqeberha carries more risk than the 54-7 scoreline from last year might suggest.
So how deep is the Springbok squad?
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Rassie on Alles Ep 1 | The Barbarians in the Bay
The #Springboks kick off their season against the Barbarians in Gqeberha, a place close to the hearts of Rassie Erasmus, Mzwandile Stick, and Deon Davids. The three Bok coaches discuss why it's special to return to the Eastern Cape and what
Deon Davids & Paul de Villiers | Springbok Press Conference | 15 June 2026
Bok assistant coach Deon Davids and loose forward Paul de Villiers addressed the media at their first media conference of the week in Johannesburg, and both said excitement is building in the camp for their first match week of the season, w
De Villiers eager to prove he's more than a breakdown specialist
Paul de Villiers, the former Junior Springbok captain who excelled for the Stormers this season, insists he offers more than just turnover prowess as he prepares for his senior international debut. The 23-year-old loose forward will feature either for the Springboks against the Barbarians or SA 'A' against Zimbabwe on Saturday in Gqeberha.
De Villiers eyes Bok debut with more than fetching on his mind
Paul de Villiers is set for his senior international debut this weekend, in line to play for either the Springboks against the Barbarians or SA 'A' against Zimbabwe, with the Stormers loose forward eager to show he offers more than his reputation as an elite jackaller.
Conditions and X-factor threats mean Boks can't afford Cape Town complacency in Gqeberha
Dry conditions in Gqeberha, a squad with genuine X-factor, and an historically poor Bok record against the Barbarians mean Saturday's warm-up carries more edge than last year's Cape Town rout suggests — Davids has flagged the risks while keeping the Bok focus on Nations Cup preparation.
Smith and Van Heerden additions are about managing De Jager, not just plugging gaps
The Smith and Van Heerden call-ups are primarily about protecting De Jager's return from hip surgery ahead of the England Tests — Davids has outlined clear role distinctions for both new locks, and the piece frames the resourcing decisions as deliberate load management rather than injury panic.
Cheslin Kolbe v Aaron Smith 😱#rugby
Cheslin Kolbe v Aaron Smith 😱#rugby
Le Roux: Bulls must survive the Leinster blitz to have any chance in Dublin
Le Roux flags the opening 20 minutes as make-or-break in Dublin, revisits last year's early-try meltdown, and explains why the Pollard partnership and the Bulls' hard-luck resilience story give them an outside shot — but only if they survive the Leinster blitz.