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Pieter-Steph du Toit loving ‘Bomb Squad’ and the Rassie Erasmus effect
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 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 sets the record straight about 'icon' Siya Kolisi and the Springboks' captaincy
Rassie Erasmus reaffirms his support for Siya Kolisi as captain of the Springboks, despite the challenges ahead as Kolisi approaches 34.
Pieter-Steph de Toit undergoes shoulder surgery: What it means for the Springboks
The Springboks' Pieter-Steph de Toit will miss most of the Japan Rugby League One season following shoulder surgery.
WATCH: The Kurt-Lee Arendse story, from the butchery to Springbok star and the influence of Chester Williams
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 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.
2024 . . . The mighty Springboks' year in numbers
IOL Sport's John Goliath breaks down some of the significant numbers that made the Springboks great in 2024.
Pieter-Steph on top of the world, but is he the best ever Springbok?
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. . .
Rassie snubbed for French Sevens coach
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.
Special Du Toit was always destined for Springbok greatness
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.
Rassie Erasmus snubbed at World Rugby Awards for French Sevens coach
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 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.
Pieter-Steph du Toit wins World Rugby Player of the Year while Rassie Erasmus is snubbed
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.
Springboks end year on high with dominance in Cardiff
In a thrilling encounter, the Springboks showcased their dominance over Wales with a resounding 45-12 victory in Cardiff, marking their unbeaten November tour.
The Springboks could put 50 points on them, says Aussie David Campese on Wales ‘horror show’
Australian rugby legend David Campese believes Wales will be no match for the Springboks in their Test match in Cardiff on Saturday.
Springboks decide to rest Ox Nche for Wales Test as Wilco Louw gets another start
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.
Boks queue up for top Word Rugby award
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
World Rugby Awards: Where is Ox Nche? The actual ‘baddest man on the planet’
In a year where coach Rassie Erasmus has rotated heavily, loosehead Ox Nche was a constant figure in the Springboks’ matchday squads.
Stronger Together! Four Springboks nominated for World Rugby Awards
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.
Wilco Louw back from the wilderness as Springboks haul out big guns for England
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 on Springbok line-up shuffle against Scotland: Fresh legs for upcoming England Test
Rassie Erasmus named a shuffled Springbok team, with Eben Etzebeth as captain, for Sunday’s Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Eben Etzebeth to lead Springboks against Scotland as Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph du Toit join powerful Bomb Squad
Loose forward Kwagga Smith will win his 50th Test cap when the Springboks take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday evening.
Springboks’ Handre Pollard lifts the lid on Rassie Erasmus’ famed man-management style
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.