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Bold selections and game plan lay the platform for more Springbok success
A third of the way into the first season of the new four-year cycle, and the Boks are better placed than ever to win in the short and long term.
No talk of revenge, but margins remain slim as Boks prepare for brutal showdown against Ireland
The time for talking is almost over. The Springboks and Ireland finally meet in the most anticipated series in the rugby world this July.
Ruthless culling of Cane from All Blacks captaincy should be a warning for Kolisi
Sam Cane, the man who had the unenviable task of succeeding Kieran Read who followed Richie McCaw as All Black captain, will not lead the team again.
No more scrums from a mark for Boks after World Rugby changes free kick law
The rare sight of a scrum being called from a mark will be outlawed from 1 July in one of several law changes World Rugby is introducing in the coming months.
Beyond the Bok stats — ‘Chasing the Sun 2’ showcases SA’s pluck, fight and plight
It’s far more than just another celebratory documentary about stats and milestones. It’s about the Springboks’ quest to inspire and to lead.
World Rugby open to 20-minute red card trial to enhance global appeal
World Rugby could reduce replacements and adopt strict low tackle restrictions at elite level as part of a shake-up for the sport in an attempt to attract new fans.
Rassie Erasmus still craves the soaring highs only produced by coaching the Boks
Rassie Erasmus will lead the Springboks on another ambitious four-year adventure because of the ‘love’ he feels for South Africa.
SA Person of the Year: The humble Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
In some ways, the Bok skipper is the moral compass of South Africa.
Sportsperson of the Year: The coaching duo RasNaber
The two-man politburo of ideas did things differently, nurturing the Boks’ never-say-die spirit.
Sports Team of the Year: The Boks are the bold, gutsy conquerors of the world
A combination of innovation, tenacity and mental strength proved to be a winning formula for South Africa’s Springboks.
Nienaber has put RWC victory and Boks behind him as he looks to the future
Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is looking forwards and not backwards as Leinster prepare for the new Champions Cup campaign this weekend.
Bok’s indomitable forward power comes into focus in SA Player of the Year nominees list
The Springboks twice selected 15 forwards in the match day 23 — both against the All Blacks before and during Rugby World Cup 2023 — and regularly opted for 14 forwards.
Aligned global rugby calendar is essential for players – especially those in the national squad – to catch their breath
A separation is needed between international and franchise rugby, says MyPlayers CEO Eugene Henning. Bok players especially need an extended rest period at the end of each season.
Springbok hooker Mbonambi slams ‘unprofessional’ England in aftermath of RWC ‘racial slur’ row
Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi suggested that the Tom Curry incident was a case of ‘lost in translation’, although he did not confirm what he said to the England flank.
Personal reflections: The RWC Trophy Tour’s unifying force sweeps Cape Town
The Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour’s whirlwind visit to Cape Town on 3 November wasn’t just about winning the title. It was about camaraderie, pride and people coming together in a magnificent celebration of sport, culture and unity.
‘The Springboks reignited our dreams’ — East London fans weep with joy as trophy tour bus rolls into town
The Springbok World Cup trophy tour brought East London to a standstill, with residents saying the team’s victory has reignited the dreams of many struggling Eastern Cape residents who lined up in their thousands to see their heroes on Sunday.
South Africa’s Rugby World Cup heroes – from dark horses to the GOAT
A trawl through results and records of the RasNaber Springbok team reveals much to back up former Bok captain John Smit’s assertion that this is the greatest side to don the green and gold.
Cars honk, fans roar in Cape Town townships as the Boks show off their World Cup trophy
The residents of Langa and Bonteheuwel in Cape Town were vibrating with joy to see their rugby heroes return with their fourth Rugby World Cup. And Many insisted they would gather again in four years to celebrate another win.
Letʼs transfer this World Cup victory ʻgeesʼ to our efforts to make SA better
I hope this win by this team goes a long way to not just change but obliterate, once and for all, this backward mindset that is so detrimental to any chance we have of building and fixing our country with the best that each and every one of us has to offer.
Rugby fans hit the streets to show the Bokke some Gauteng love
People came out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the Springbok victory at the Rugby World Cup.
A winning template — the government would do well to take a leaf from the Springboks’ playbook
The Springboks’ back-to-back Rugby World Cup victories show what can be possible at the country level: a team united behind a common South Africanness, purpose and vision.
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Pools
France 18
New Zealand 15
Italy 10
Uruguay 5
Namibia 0
Ireland 19
South Africa 15
Scotland 10
Tonga 0
Wales 19
Fiji 11
Australia 11
Portugal 6
Georgia 3
England 18
Argentina 14
Japan 9
Samoa 7
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