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Victor Matfield: How he reinvented the lineout — and why modern teams are doing it wrong
Matfield reveals how he became the first player to fully own lineout calling, traces it to Swys de Bruin at Griquas, and argues modern teams have overcomplicated what should be built on speed.
The Tank! #Shorts #Steco #Springboks
The Tank! #Shorts #Steco #Springboks
Erasmus fires the first shot with a full-strength Bok lineup
Erasmus named a full-strength Nations Championship XV early in the week — Kitson argues it's a deliberate psychological play that puts England on the back foot before the game has even started.
The Northampton blueprint: England's altitude cheat code for Ellis Park?
The piece asks whether Northampton and Bristol's recent Loftus wins give England a replicable blueprint for Ellis Park — and with six Saints players likely starting, Borthwick's side may be banking on exactly that altitude formula.
Kolisi grooming his own successor
Hermanus makes the case that Kolisi is deliberately nurturing his successor, with the Nations Championship providing the platform. Worth reading for the player identification and the succession argument.
England arrive at Ellis Park with nothing to lose as Borthwick reshapes squad
England travel to Johannesburg for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against the Springboks in the midst of significant transition. Steve Borthwick has named five uncapped players in a 36-man touring party and will field Jamie George as captain in place of the rested Maro Itoje. The visitors face a Springbok side mindful of their own Ellis Park vulnerability after last year's heavy defeat to Australia at the same venue.
Ellis Park has bitten the Boks before — England's visit is no gimme
Cardinelli warns that Ellis Park's track record of chaos, combined with an underestimated England side built around Northampton's attacking game, makes Saturday's Nations Championship opener a genuine trap — drawing a sharp parallel with the Wallabies ambush at the same venue last year.
How England plan to line up against the Boks at Ellis Park — and why Pollock is the name to watch
Planet Rugby predicts England will field a ball-in-hand backline and a fluid, Pollock-led back row at Ellis Park, with Borthwick expected to mirror the Boks' physicality through a 6:2 bench split.
Tandy's warning is music to Springbok ears
Tandy's post-match honesty after Wales' narrow Barbarians win — nearly blowing a 16-point lead — sets the context for their Nations Championship block ending against the Boks in Durban on 18 July.
Junior Springboks keep feet on ground after 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their 2026 Junior World Championship campaign with a 104-7 demolition of Uruguay in Tbilisi, but matchday captain Rambo Kubheka and hat-trick scorer Jordan Steenkamp are focused on the step up in intensity when they face hosts Georgia on Thursday.
Junior Boks eye Georgia test after 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks beat Uruguay 104-7 in their 2026 Junior World Championship opener in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries, but the camp is already focused on a tougher challenge against hosts Georgia on Thursday.
Tandy to cut Wales squad ahead of Nations Championship campaign
Steve Tandy will cut Wales' 48-man squad to 32–34 players early next week ahead of their Nations Championship campaign, which includes a Test against the Springboks.
US Consulate General welcomes Springboks ahead of historic Baltimore Test
The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg has welcomed the Springboks ahead of the September 12 Test against the All Blacks in Baltimore — the first-ever Springboks-All Blacks clash on American soil and the fourth Test of the 2026 Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Junior Boks open title defence with 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence with a 104-7 win over Uruguay in Tbilisi, leading 50-0 at half-time, with hat-tricks from Jordan Steenkamp and Risima Khosa. Coach Kevin Foote praised the squad's intent and confirmed rotation ahead of their next pool match against hosts Georgia.
JP Pietersen backs Vusi Moyo to thrive at Test level
JP Pietersen says Vusi Moyo has the big-match temperament to thrive in the Springbok environment.
BABY BOKS SHOW 🔥 | South Africa v Uruguay | World Rugby Junior Championship 2026 | Match Highlights
South Africa got their World Rugby Junior Championship title defence underway in an iconic fashion. It was a tough ask for the newly promoted Uruguay in their first match of this years championship.
Junior Boks open JWC with 104-7 demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their Junior World Championship campaign with a commanding 104-7 win over Uruguay in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries with hat-tricks from Jordan Steenkamp and Risima Khosa, before turning their attention to hosts Georgia.
Expect the unexpected: KEO's predicted 23 for England — and why Erasmus might ignore it
KEO maps out a full predicted 23 for the England Test, but the piece is really about whether Erasmus prioritises the win or uses July as an extended All Blacks audition — and why the answer shapes every tight selection call from loosehead cover to the No 8 shootout.
Junior Boks equal winning streak with 16-try demolition of Uruguay
The Junior Springboks opened their World Rugby U20 Championship title defence with a commanding 104-7 victory over Uruguay at Avchala Stadium in Tbilisi on Saturday evening. The triumph, featuring 16 tries and hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp, marked the South Africans' seventh consecutive win at the tournament, equalling their best run from 2012–13.
Junior Boks run in 16 tries in 104-7 demolition of Uruguay to open JWC title defence
The Junior Springboks opened their JWC title defence with a 104-7 demolition of Uruguay in Tbilisi, scoring 16 tries — including hat-tricks from Risima Khosa and Jordan Steenkamp — to extend their winning run at the tournament to seven matches, equalling their all-time best streak.