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Cheslin Kolbe reflects on his journey after winning SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his incredible journey and the fierce competition he faced
Cheslin Kolbe celebrates his 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as the 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his dedication and ambition, as he aims for even greater success in the upcoming season.
Cheslin Kolbe ‘still pinching himself’ after winning SA Rugby Player of the Year award
Kolbe surprised everyone by winning the SA Rugby Player of the Year award, outshining top competitors like Pieter-Steph du Toit and Eben Etzebeth.
Rassie Erasmus’ evolving Springboks showed no signs of slowing down in 2024
IOL Sport's John Goliath looks at three factors that contributed to the Springboks success in 2024.
Springboks’ unsung hero Damian de Allende finally got his flowers in 2024
Damian de Allende has formed a key cog in the Springboks' new strategy, with Tony Brown saying “Damian is the best passer in the Springboks. "
Pieter-Steph du Toit leads SA Rugby Awards nominees after another stellar year for Springboks
Pieter-Steph du Toit has been nominated alongside Damian de Allende, Eben Etzebeth, Ox Nche, and Cheslin Kolbe for the SA Rugby Player of the Year award.
The Springboks' 5 best tries of 2024: From Cheslin Kolbe's perseverance to lineout tricks
IOL Sport's John Goliath picks five of his personal favourite tries during a year when the Springboks only lost two out of their 13 Test matches.
Springboks’ unsung hero Damian de Allende finally gets his flowers
Damian de Allende has always had that passing and offloading game in his locker. It’s just been suppressed by the Springboks’ direct gameplan in years gone by.
SA Rugby salutes Pieter-Steph du Toit and Springboks named in Dream Team
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander was glowing in his praise of Pieter-Steph du Toit and Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel following the World Rugby Awards.
Good luck Scotland . . . It’s almost impossible to predict Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok line-up
To confuse the Scots even more, the Springbok team is normally announced on a Tuesday for a Saturday Test. But this week the team will only be announced on Friday.
The Springboks’ ‘golden generation’: Who will make it to Rugby World Cup and who might not
IOL Sport’s John Goliath makes a list of the Springboks who should make it to the World Cup, those that are borderline and the players who are unlikely to play.
Springboks rest Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu for Argentina tour
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is among seven players who will be rested and not be on the plane for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship tour to Argentina.
Freedom Cup more important than four-in-a-row for Boks
They defeated New Zealand for the fourth time in a row, but according to Erasmus, the Freedom Cup is the trophy they were after.
Damian de Allende’s world: Onsens, being a dad and helping Springboks ‘score beautiful tries’
Damian de Allende is determined to make it to the next World Cup, and feels that the evolution in the Springbok attack under Tony Brown is just the motivation to keep on improving.
Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks without Faf de Klerk for Rugby Championship
Rugby World Cup winners Malcolm Marx and Pieter-Steph du Toit have been included in strong Springboks squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship.
Springboks aren’t out to ‘settle scores’ but there is certainly an edge to Ireland Tests
Springboks Rassie Erasmus stressed that he was not obsessed with ending a three-match winning losing streak against Ireland.
Springboks go for Handre Pollard’s accurate goal-kicking over Manie Libbok’s creativity
Rassie Erasmus kept faith in Handre Pollard, whose goal-kicking played a crucial role in the Springboks winning back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles
Rassie Erasmus has Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok Springbok flyhalf selection headache
Rassie Erasmus has Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok Springbok flyhalf selection headache
Jordan Hendrikse to run out at flyhalf in Springboks’ one-off Test against Wales
Wing Edwill van der Merwe and flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse are the two uncapped players named in Springboks’ run-on team for the Test against Wales.
Jesse Kriel won’t just give up Springboks No 13 jersey to Lukhanyo Am
IOL Sport looks at the Springboks’ options at outside centre ahead of the internationals in June.
Springboks barometer: Damian De Allende still has inside lane
South Africa’s teams are progressing nicely in the European competitions and that should give the Springboks a solid platform for June’s incoming matches, with inside centre well-stocked.
Springboks barometer: Who are the outside centres of attention?
It won’t be a surprise if Springboks guru Rassie Erasmus continues to give Canan Moodie a go at outside centre in 2024.
Springbok player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit sensational in Boks’ World Cup final win
Pieter-Steph du Toit was deservedly named man-of-the-match after helping the Springboks win the Rugby World Cup title in Paris on Saturday.
Springboks gamble with 7-1 bench as record breaking duo Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk start final
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber made only two changes to his starting team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, recalling the 2019 final halfback pairing of Handré Pollard and Faf de Klerk.