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Springboks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has welcomed the latest ruling from World Rugby on the Bomb Squad and relishes the chance for his side to strut their stuff during the season ahead.
Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his incredible journey and the fierce competition he faced
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.
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 reaffirms his support for Siya Kolisi as captain of the Springboks, despite the challenges ahead as Kolisi approaches 34.
The Springboks' Pieter-Steph de Toit will miss most of the Japan Rugby League One season following shoulder surgery.
Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse revealed how he went from working in a butchery for extra money, to Springboks star and the influence of the legendary Chester Williams had on his career.
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.
IOL Sport's John Goliath breaks down some of the significant numbers that made the Springboks great in 2024.
Is Pieter-Steph du Toit the greatest ever Springbok? He became the first South African to win the World Player of the Year award last week for a second time. . .
While Erasmus has every right to be aggrieved, the Boks otherwise had a fine Sunday evening capped by Pieter-Steph du Toit’s award, with Chelsin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth finalists.
Pieter-Steph du Toit, the gentle giant of rugby, defies the odds to win his second World Player of the Year Award, showcasing resilience and dedication through personal struggles.
Before the start of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour, they invited a small army of British journalists to the Channel Island of Jersey where Rassie Erasmus conducted a charm offensive aimed at changing the Boks’ reputation as the game’s “bullies”.
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.
World Rugby’s Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit is also one of seven Springboks who were included in the Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year.
In a thrilling encounter, the Springboks showcased their dominance over Wales with a resounding 45-12 victory in Cardiff, marking their unbeaten November tour.
Australian rugby legend David Campese believes Wales will be no match for the Springboks in their Test match in Cardiff on Saturday.
The Springboks’ front-row reshuffle will see Wilco Louw returning to the starting team at tighthead prop, while Thomas du Toit will move across to the loosehead side.
As the World Rugby awards approach, the Springboks are in the spotlight with Eben Etzebeth and others vying for top honours. Will this be Etzebeth’s year
In a year where coach Rassie Erasmus has rotated heavily, loosehead Ox Nche was a constant figure in the Springboks’ matchday squads.
Nominated for Men’s 15s Player of the Year are Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit, while Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu was nominated for Men's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year award.
Bulls tighthead prop Louw will play his first Test match since 2021 in a much-changed Springboks team from the one that beat Scotland on Sunday.
Rassie Erasmus named a shuffled Springbok team, with Eben Etzebeth as captain, for Sunday’s Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Loose forward Kwagga Smith will win his 50th Test cap when the Springboks take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday evening.
Speaking on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast with Dan Cole and Ben Youngs, flyhalf Handre Pollard said there is more to Springboks coach Erasmus than meets the eye.