It’s been 10 years since Nick Mallett’s Springboks, captained by Gary Teichmann, beat their greatest rivals in Wellington by 13 to 3.
Two of rugby’s most passionate rivals, the All Blacks and Springboks, launch the Tri-Nations series in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday.
Former SA captain Corne Krige has been publicly rebuked by current skipper John Smit for questioning the credentials of All Black Rodney So’oialo.
Joe van Niekerk was the surprise selection in the South African team for the Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
The Sharks have announced that Springbok captain John Smit has signed a contract with the franchise for 2008 and 2009.
All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan has been ordered to stop drinking alcohol or face the sack after attending a misconduct hearing on Tuesday.
SA selectors pick only two hookers among the 28-man squad announced for next month’s Tri-Nations matches against New Zealand and Australia.
Having enjoyed a winning start to his term as South Africa coach, Peter de Villiers now turns his attention to the Tri-Nations.
SA on Saturday beat Italy 26-0 in their one-off Test match at Newlands, but there is little doubt that the visitors will see this as a moral victory.
Having beaten Wales, South Africa get another chance to test their strength in depth before the Tri-Nations when they tackle Italy on Saturday.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made six changes to the team that dominated Wales last week ahead of Saturday’s one-off Test against Italy.
Stand-in skipper Victor Matfield has vowed that the Springboks will be ”merciless” in Saturday’s one-off Test against Italy at Newlands.
One of South African rugby’s most successful coaches has returned home to take on the team he coached to 17 consecutive Test wins.
Victor Matfield will lead the Springboks against Italy in a one-off Test at Newlands on Saturday.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has rolled out the heavy artillery for Saturday’s second Test against Wales.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has made four changes to his team for the second Test against Six Nations champions Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers said he expected Wales to bounce back from their first Test mauling by the South Africans and produce an improved performance in the second Test in Pretoria on Saturday.
World champions South Africa beat off-colour Six Nations winners Wales 43-17 in the first Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday to hand Springboks coach Peter de Villiers a winning start.
The Springboks kick off the beginning of a new era on Saturday by hosting Wales in a Test match at Bloemfontein’s Vodacom Park.
World champions South Africa suffered a major setback ahead of the first of two Tests against Wales on Saturday.
Springbok great Andre Venter will present the jerseys to the Springbok match 22 for Saturday’s Test against Wales at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein.
Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez could be heading to Europe as early as next month if he decides to accept one of four offers he has received. The Afrikaans Sunday newspaper Sondag reported that Du Preez is currently considering four offers and has not ruled out the option of an imminent move after the Super 14.
Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya speaks to Butana Komphela about transformation of the rugby field.