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The 2019 Pre-RWC Camp That Sparked Doping Accusations Was Even More Brutal Than It Looked
Kitshoff, Mbonambi, and Nyakane revisit the 2019 pre-RWC camp that sparked doping accusations — shedding light on just how brutal it really was, and why they believe it forged the win-obsessed culture behind the Boks' back-to-back titles.
Mexted warns All Blacks: Super Rugby form alone won't cut it against the Boks
Murray Mexted argues that All Blacks selectors are making a mistake if they pick purely on Super Rugby form, warning that the Boks' physicality demands a different kind of player than what that competition typically rewards.
Kyle Steyn's Road to the Springboks: From Mandela to a Mother's Homeland
Simon Borchardt charts Kyle Steyn's deeply personal journey to Springbok rugby, from his roots and a Mandela encounter to finally pulling on the green and gold.
Why South African Universities Are the Real Engine of World Rugby — And Why Nobody Outside SA Seems to Know It
James While argues that global rugby's obsession with European clubs blinds it to the real production engine of the sport — South Africa's university system, which outscales, outproduces, and out-develops anything the Northern Hemisphere has built.
Mexted warns Rennie: Super Rugby form means little if your loose forwards can't handle Springbok physicality
Murray Mexted argues Rennie must look beyond Super Rugby form when selecting his loose forwards, warning that undersized back-rowers who thrive domestically will be exposed by Springbok physicality — and naming two uncapped players he believes are built to handle it.
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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.