'Such a gift': Eddie Jones on advantage South Africa hold over rivals
Eddie Jones has hailed South Africa’s 32-17 win over France in Paris as a masterclass in resilience and depth, saying the Spring…
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International
Opinion
The difficulty with writing about this Springboks team
It is becoming increasingly difficult to cover the Springboks as a columnist. In this business, originality is key, but the contin…
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'Why should we be worried about Ireland now?'
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett has dismissed Ireland's chances of beating South Africa later this month, describing t…
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Feinberg-Mngomezulu reacts to Springboks’ statement win over France
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says the Springboks are living “all of our dreams” in the international arena, following the win ove…
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What Fabien Galthié said about Boks after defeat in Paris
Fabien Galthié has handed the Springboks their flowers, conceding that the South Africans were once again the more effective side…
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International
Opinion
Sacha-time: Our Quilter Nations Series team of the weekend
From Paris to Udine, Cardiff to Edinburgh, it was a weekend that underlined the quality and depth of Test rugby heading into 2026.…
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Updated world rankings show big divide ahead of Rugby World Cup draw
It will now take something special from the sides outside of the top six in the rankings to break into Band 1 for the Rugby World …
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Rassie Erasmus lauds Bok superstar who took tough call ‘on the chin’
Rassie Erasmus has praised Springbok captain Siya Kolisi for accepting a difficult halftime substitution “on the chin” during …
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International
Opinion
France player ratings vs South Africa | Quilter Nations Series 2025
France player ratings: Although France held a 14–13 lead after a strong first half, Les Bleus ended up on the receiving end of a…
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International
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs France | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Springboks player ratings: Once again the Springboks have sauntered into the home of French rugby, stomped all over the c…
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France 'could have scored 40 points' against South Africa in 2023
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says South Africa must be at their absolute best to contain France in Saturday night’s…
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How Siya Kolisi has emerged from the shadows to become South Africa's GOAT
A national icon, the Springboks captain deserves all the plaudits coming to him after a stellar career in the spotlight
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What needs to happen for Springboks to stay No.1 in world rankings
With four match weekends remaining before the draw for Rugby World Cup 2027 takes place on 3 December, time is running out for tea…
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'We've got the players': The 'big issue' stopping France from winning the RWC
Former flanker Serge Betsen believes France have the players at their disposal to win the World Cup, but says the players' current…
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'He'll be the greatest Bok ever' - but is South African rugby ready for Feinberg-Mngomezulu?
In a rugby culture where quiet sacrifice is the archetype, the remarkable young playmaker bucks the trend.
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Five changes for Springboks for 'huge' France clash as Kolisi bring up ton
Siya Kolisi will win his 100th cap when he leads the Springboks out against France at the Stade de France on Saturday night, as Ra…
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‘Another defeat against bogey team South Africa will really give France les bleus’
France are still haunted by their RWC23 quarter-final loss to the Springboks, who could reopen old wounds in Paris.
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France name team for Springboks with one shock omission
Gael Fickou will captain France on Saturday against South Africa at the Stade de France, with Nolann Le Garrec starting at scrum-h…
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International
Opinion
The internet hates Springboks fans... reality disagrees
An avowed communist is now running New York. A literal Nazi sits in the White House. London is a blood-soaked war zone. None of th…
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Springbok Jasper Wiese responds to comments from 'hurt' French camp
South Africa No.8 Jasper Wiese is wary that France will be "very emotional" ahead of their rematch of the Rugby World Cup quarter-…
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Jake White: The brutal decision Rassie will have to make if Boks lose to France
Right now, I’m Tiger fishing on the Zambezi, and yet on Saturday night, 8,000 miles away in Paris, it will be Le Coq who will be…
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Ox Nche's four word statement after leaving Springboks tour early
South Africa loosehead prop Ox Nche has said that he "will be back soon" after returning home with a leg injury after just one mat…
'It was our World Cup and Springboks came and stole it off us': Lucu
France scrum-half Maxime Lucu has said that their Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa "really stuck with" the Fre…
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Changes to world rankings put England in strong position
England took a step closer towards securing their place in the top band of seeds for the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw with Saturday's…
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'For me, that South Africa game isn’t worth playing'
Ex-Wales international Richie Rees has questioned the wisdom of Wales’ upcoming clash with South Africa, arguing that the fixtur…
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Boks: Ox Nche's replacement returns after 70 days in Test wilderness
The Springboks have called up Asenathi Ntlabakanye to replace injured loosehead prop Ox Nche, 70 days after the Lions front-rower …
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What Rassie Erasmus admits he didn't expect in win over Japan
Head coach Rassie Erasmus lauded his team’s physicality, intensity and respect for the opposition after South Africa opened thei…
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Ox Nche injury mars Springboks hammering of Eddie Jones' Japan
South Africa’s end-of-year tour began with a statement win at Wembley, but the sight of Ox Nché hobbling off early took some gl…
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International
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Japan | Quilter Nations Series 2025
Springboks player ratings: There was no Miracle of Wembley as the Springboks cruised past Japan 61–7 in their opening game of th…
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International
Opinion
Jake White: My take on the 9 top Test sides ahead of Quilter Nations Series
In the old days, I remember going into these end-of-year tours and there was always a chip on the shoulder of Southern Hemisphere …
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World Rugby reveals USA host city contenders for Rugby World Cup 2031
World Rugby has confirmed the 27-strong list of major US centres officially vying for a piece of the Men's Rugby World Cup 2031 ac…
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Eyes on top-dog scrap but real story lies further down rugby rankings
World Rugby has released its official ranking permutations ahead of a packed weekend of international fixtures and while the battl…
The big stats reveal: Which Rugby Championship side is in the best shape to conquer the north?
The quartet of southern hemisphere giants head north this November, but who can feel most confident about their prospects of sweep…
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'It will hurt until the end of time': How the Miracle of Brighton unfolded for horrified Springboks
Ten years on, Japan's sensational upset against the mighty Springboks echoes through rugby history. Especially for the vanquished …
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Autumn Nations Series
Opinion
Erasmus nears rugby immortality, his XV for Japan shows he knows that
Success can breed complacency, but it can also breed restlessness. Fortunately for the Springboks and their loyal supporters, Rass…
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'No secret': The super obvious game plan South Africa will use against Japan
Japan head coach Eddie Jones says his side will “give it a red-hot go” against South Africa at Wembley this weekend, outlining…
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