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Kitshoff names his pick for next Bok captain — but there's a catch
Kitshoff backs Ruan Nortje as the next Bok captain but acknowledges the looming Japan move complicates the case — and admits there's no clear successor if Kolisi goes down before 2027.
All Blacks' loosehead crisis hands Springboks a ready-made weapon in Greatest Rivalry Series
Jeff Wilson has publicly identified loosehead prop as the All Blacks' most dangerous weakness ahead of four consecutive Tests against the Springboks — with Williams likely out, Tu'ungafasi's future uncertain, and the remaining options short on caps and experience. Set against the depth Erasmus has built across the prop positions, this piece maps out why scrum time could be where the Greatest Rivalry Series is decided.
Dobson backs Mchunu to force his way into Bok reckoning
Mchunu has been the Stormers' form loosehead this URC season, and Dobson is openly predicting a Springbok future for him — while acknowledging overseas interest that could complicate things.
Augustus dominates as Ulster beat Exeter to reach Champions Cup final
Augustus was the dominant figure as Ulster beat Exeter 29-12 in their Champions Cup semi-final in Belfast, topping the carry charts with 15 and completing 11 tackles.
Augustus named Man of the Match in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win
Juarno Augustus claimed Man of the Match honours with a try and dominant all-round display as Ulster reached the EPCR Challenge Cup final.
Hansen: Boks are beatable — but don't copy their blueprint
Hansen pushes back on the 'copy South Africa' narrative ahead of the Greatest Rivalry tour, arguing that New Zealand's path back runs through their own identity — not the Erasmus blueprint.
Reinach expected to be fit for Springboks' England opener
Cobus Reinach is on track to be available for the Springboks' opening Test against England in July 2026.
Owens: Morgan's hit on Hooker should have been a yellow card
Nigel Owens says the challenge that put Hooker out with a dislocated shoulder was dangerous, illegal, and should have been carded — the piece unpacks the officiating decision.
Owens: Morgan should have been penalised — but SA fan abuse of him was 'totally unacceptable'
Owens says Morgan committed illegal foul play deserving a penalty and possibly a yellow, but draws the line at red card — and flatly condemns the social media abuse directed at Morgan as totally unacceptable regardless of the on-field grievance.
Juarno Augustus making a Bok selection case at Ulster
Juarno Augustus earned a 9/10 rating and a direct Springbok selection mention after a dominant showing in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win — the ratings piece makes the case that Erasmus should be watching closely ahead of the Nations Championship.
Juarno Augustus puts himself in Bok frame with Ulster's European demolition job
Augustus's 9/10 man-of-the-match display against Exeter has put him firmly in the Bok conversation, with the piece suggesting Erasmus will be taking close notice ahead of the Nations Championship.
Owens: Morgan should have been penalised — but South African abuse of Welsh wing is 'totally unacceptable'
Owens confirms Morgan committed foul play worthy of a penalty or yellow card, but rules out red — and takes direct aim at the South African supporters whose abuse of Morgan crossed a clear line.
Mapimpi's try against Benetton
Mapimpi's try against Benetton
No entitlement in Europe — Nienaber's Champions Cup test
Joubert argues that Nienaber enters Champions Cup coaching with no credit extended for his World Cup record — European club rugby demands he earn it from scratch.
Tiebreaker confirmed for Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore
SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson has confirmed a tiebreaker will determine the winner of the Greatest Rivalry series should it be level after the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12, with extra time or sudden death among the options being considered.
What drives Thomas du Toit ahead of Bath's Champions Cup semi-final
Du Toit opens up on his motivations as Bath prepare for their Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles — worth a read for anyone tracking Bok front-rowers in European club rugby.
Pead grinding towards a Bok breakthrough with the Lions
Haashim Pead is already on Rassie's radar, and this profile explores how the Lions scrumhalf is using his franchise platform to make that interest count.
Du Toit starts for Bath in Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux
Thomas du Toit has been named in Bath's starting XV for Sunday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Bordeaux Bègles. The Springbok prop's inclusion comes as Johann van Graan's side prepare for one of the marquee fixtures in the European club calendar.
Pead on Bok ambitions, giving back, and why the Lions are his launchpad
Lions youngster Haashim Pead lays out his Springbok ambitions and explains why the Lions are his development home — plus his desire to give back through a foundation of his own.
Tiebreaker mechanism to be confirmed for four-Test Springbok-All Blacks series
Both the Springboks and All Blacks have agreed that a tiebreaker mechanism will be used if their four-Test series ends 2-2, with extra time and sudden death among the options being considered. SA Rugby's Yusuf Jackson confirmed a fifth match is not possible due to scheduling, and that the fourth Test in Baltimore on September 12 will be decisive if the series is level going in.