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Discover how Malcolm Marx, star hooker for the Springboks, reveals the collaborative decision-making behind the team's innovative plays.
The Springboks have dominated world rugby over the past six years, with veterans like Eben Etzebeth and Deon Fourie leading the charge.
After a seven-year wait, Eastern Cape rugby fans will witness the World Champion Springboks in action as Rassie Erasmus's team returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha for a crucial Test against Italy.
IOL Sport's John Goliath breaks down some of the significant numbers that made the Springboks great in 2024.
The Springboks, who have beaten the All Blacks in their last four meetings, haven't played at Eden Park since 2013 and will be licking their lips at the chance of making more history.
The Springboks will face Italy and Georgia in the July Test window, primarily because of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.
Australian rugby legend David Campese believes Wales will be no match for the Springboks in their Test match in Cardiff on Saturday.
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said England will be highly motivated for their clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Though the Springboks beat Scotland 32-15 at Murrayfield on Sunday, it was perhaps not the convincing performance the world champions would have envisaged.
Noah Lolesio converted as the Wallabies beat England at Twickenham for the first time since they knocked the Red Rose brigade out of the 2015 World Cup.
With South African rugby continuing to grow in strength and depth, it’s seen New Zealand fall behind the Springboks.
IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at the Springboks who could be back for the November tour and those that will only feature again in the green and gold in 2025.
Sonny Bill Williams also noted the All Blacks’ shortcoming in the last quarter during the recent Rugby Championship.
After winning the previous two Rugby World Cup titles with a ;skop, skiet and donner’ approach, the Springboks have added New Zealander Tony Brown as the new attack coach.
The Springboks showcased their dominance in the Rugby Championship, clinching the trophy with stellar performances. Read our in-depth review of each team’s journey
IOL Sport’s John Goliath takes a look at some of the rookies who have taken their chances in the Springbok jersey in the Rugby Championship.
IOL Sport’s John Goliath looks at where the four Southern Hemisphere teams are at after the conclusion of the Rugby Championship.
Wing Caleb Clarke scored two tries as New Zealand overcame a slow start to overwhelm Australia in their final match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday.
Many fans believe that the new law variations were designed to nullify the Springboks’ use of the scrum as one of their primary weapons.
Argentina are still in a position to win the Rugby Championship on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium because of their much-improved discipline.
Cheslin Kolbe is set to be the Springboks’ back-up kicker behind flyhalf Manie Libbok for Saturday’s Rugby Championship finale against Argentina.
Wallace Sititi says he is still processing his ‘crazy’ rise this year from the fringes of the Waikato Chiefs to facing world champions South Africa with the All Blacks.
Sam Cane, who is on 99 Tests, is set to become only the 13th All Black to reach the 100 milestone in what is likely to be his last international on New Zealand soil.
The All Blacks took a commanding 28-14 lead into the break and, despite Australia storming back into contention, held on to retain Bledisloe Cup, a trophy they have owned since 2003.
The men in Green and Gold are poised to win the tournament for just the second time in their history, since the Tri-Nations became the Rugby Championship in 2012 with the addition of Argentina.