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RG Snyman during the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris, France. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN

RG Snyman returns for Springboks’ November internationals

The Springboks face Scotland on November 10, England six days later, and Wales on November 23

  • Afp
2 min read
SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, ARGENTINA – SEPTEMBER 21: Manie Libbok of South Africa reacts during the the Rugby Championship 2024 match between Argentina Pumas and South Africa Springboks at Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades on September 21, 2024 in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. (Photo by Rodrigo Valle/Getty Images)
COLUMNS

Lay off Libbok. Instead, do what Rassie did and get behind the player

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

  • Ozayr Patel
4 min read
Durban , South Africa – 13 July 2024; Siya Kolisi of South Africa is tackled by Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley during the second test between South Africa and Ireland at Kings Park in Durban, South Africa. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
CIARAN FRAWLEY

Springboks prove dominance despite draw in Ireland series

The Boks are the undisputed number-one team in the world, but maintaining that will be a tough challenge during the Rugby Championship

  • Ozayr Patel
5 min read
Rassie Erasmus looks on during the Summer Rugby International match between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium on June 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DAMIAN DE ALLENDE

Rassie Erasmus’ fly-half dilemma: Pollard versus Libbok for South Africa test against Ireland

Will the coach choose the master goal-kicker or ball-in-hand magician?

  • Afp
3 min read
South Africa’s Siya Kolisi is shown a yellow card during the Autumn International match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday November 20, 2021. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images)
ALL BLACKS

The world of rugby doesn’t like the Boks – and that needs to change

Sports media rights are where the money is, and investors want a return on their cash, so the Springboks need to up their game when it comes to charisma

  • Carlos Amato
5 min read
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA – AUGUST 16: Kaunda Ntunja during the Absa Currie Cup match between The Sharks and MTN Golden Lions at Growthpoint Kings Park on August 16, 2013 in Durban, South Africa. (Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
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Lala kahle Kaunda Ntunja

South African rugby has lost a gentle giant in Kaunda Ntunja. His commentary in isiXhosa poetically ushered in the Springboks’ first black captain and ‘popped champagne’ after…

  • Lungani Zama
3 min read
Jake White coached the Springboks to Rugby World Cup success in 2007.
AJ VENTER

The grey areas in Jake White’s coaching career

The World Cup-winning coach has an impeccable CV, with an illustrious coaching career that has taken him all over the globe. But he has a reputation problem

  • Simnikiwe Xabanisa
12 min read