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Hanekom highlight reel teases what England can expect on Saturday
A URC highlight reel makes the case that Hanekom — on just his second cap — is already a handful England's defence needs to prepare for.
Porthen's rapid rise: what's driving the Boks' youngest prop in the professional era
Porthen has gone from nervous debutant to trusted impact player in under a year, driven by daily learning alongside the Bok front-row group. Nche's praise for his coachability is the standout detail in a profile that charts one of South African rugby's most promising young props.
Zach Porthen and Manie Libbok | Springbok Press Conference | 1 July 2026
Zach Porthen and Manie Libbok addressed the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday as their season-opening Test against England at Ellis Park moves closer. The inaugural Nations Championship kicks off on Saturday when the Boks take on England i
South Africa's Pollock hatred reveals more about us than about him
Gavin Rich argues that South African hostility towards Pollock reflects deep-seated cultural conservatism more than anything Pollock has actually done to the Boks — and that reacting to his provocations is handing him exactly what he wants.
Rassie warns against complacency ahead of England test at Ellis Park
Erasmus, Davids and Stick warn against Springbok complacency ahead of Saturday's test against England at Ellis Park.
Porthen embracing scrum intensity ahead of England test
Springbok prop Zach Porthen, named on the bench for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park, says Bok scrum sessions have sharpened him both technically and mentally ahead of his first Test appearance against England.
Rassie warns against Bok complacency ahead of England test
Erasmus, Davids, and Stick use their video platform to call out the risk of complacency ahead of the Ellis Park test, warning that treating England as a pushover would be a costly mistake.
Why South African Fans Hate Pollock — And What That Says About Them
Gavin Rich argues that South African fans' disproportionate hostility towards Pollock reflects a deep cultural conservatism as much as rugby tribalism — and warns that reacting to his provocations is exactly what makes him dangerous on the field.
Englond could trouble Boks | #Springboks #Shorts
Englond could trouble Boks | #Springboks #Shorts
Scrum battle will be crucial | #Shorts #Springboks
Scrum battle will be crucial | #Shorts #Springboks
Boks to pump England | #Springboks #Shorts
Boks to pump England | #Springboks #Shorts
Tindall threatened to quit Bath over Springbok signing — then became best mates with him
Tindall threatened to quit Bath over the Robbie Fleck signing after the brutal 2002 Test, only for Fleck to become one of his closest friends — a story that doubles as a snapshot of how raw England-Springbok tensions were in that era.
Fear of losing the feeling, not the scoreboard — what really drives Rassie
Erasmus reveals his core motivation isn't avoiding defeat but preserving the sense of national unity the Springbok programme has built — a candid insight into the mindset driving the three-peat bid.
Zach Porthen on being forged before the Test stage
Porthen previews his England bench role with the conviction that his pre-Test career has already put him through a harder grind than most — the piece unpacks what that means for his Bok readiness.
Test Season is here! #Springboks #Shorts
Test Season is here! #Springboks #Shorts
Boks v England has history! #Springboks #England #Shorts
Boks v England has history! #Springboks #England #Shorts
Bok rust v England questions | #Shorts
Bok rust v England questions | #Shorts
Keo & Zels: Boks vs England is always a bloody war!
The boys are expecting a brutal, beautiful belter at Ellis Park on Saturday when the Boks host England in the Nations Championship.
Die Losgemaal: Rugby Gesels - 02 Julie
Internasionale Rugby is hier en ons gesels oor wat om van die Englese te verwag hierdie Saterdag.
Libbok relishing England challenge as Boks prepare for Ellis Park opener
Manie Libbok has backed the Springboks to handle a testing encounter against England in Saturday's Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. The flyhalf praised England's quality and organisation whilst expressing confidence in South Africa's preparation for what he expects to be an epic battle.