Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus didn’t let social media get in his way in selecting Manie Libbok as he produced an eye-catching display against Argentina
Rugby has shown us what real leaders look like – leaders who will fight for the people they represent
The All Blacks were winning the battle for both territory and possession but the Springboks drew on their reservoirs of self-belief to win 12-11
The full-back said there was a long history of rivalry between the teams, but also a lot of respect
The 123kg Nche made his Test debut under Rassie Erasmus in 2018 and has gone on to make 27 appearances
The only way to get through the tension before the RWC final is with memes, banter, and snacks
An official investigation has been launched into Bongi Mbonambi allegedly directing a racial slur at Tom Curry of England
Siya Kolisi said it was a hard game for the defending champions, who eventually walked away with a 29-28 win and will face England next week
The Tongan side stayed competitive throughout the match
The win extended Ireland’s record winning run to 16 Tests and brought to an end the Springboks’ run of six in a row
Will Manie Libbok spot-kick at number 10? Arguably the better kicker, Handré Pollard is back from injury
The humid conditions failed to stop the Springboks from starting strongly in Bordeaux
Only two African teams are playing in the tournament this year. One has never won a RWC game, the other could win it for the fourth time
With South Africa’s first Rugby World Cup match on Sunday, the coming weeks will be a time of frantic activity for the Springboks. Luke Alfred tries to unravel the tangle of cultural, national and emotional factors that imbue the Boks with meaning for South Africans
The history of our rugby team often runs parallel to that of our conflicted, divided society