The boys in green and gold are headed to Japan for the World Cup towards the end of the year, and now we know what jersey they will be donning.
In a wide-ranging and honest interview with SuperSport, Rassie opened up about a number of issues, including finishing as coach after next year’s World Cup.
Naka Drotské, the former Springbok hooker, was shot during a home invasion by armed men on a smallholding outside of Pretoria last night.
The Springbok test against England at Twickenham earlier this month ended in controversial circumstances. Angus Gardner was at the centre of it all.
A lacklustre Springbok display over the weekend meant that Rassie’s chargers finish their end-of-year tour on a low note. Should we crunch some numbers?
With half an hour on the clock in Saturday’s battle against the Scots, skipper Siya Kolisi channelled his inner Bakkies and let fly with a headbutt.
Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk have a tendency to blow hot and cold. If you ask one South African rugby scribe, they are very much overrated.
Most South African rugby fans are still fuming over this weekend’s defeat to the Poms. So is Rassie, and he’s making his point in training.
In the dying seconds of Saturday’s test match at Twickenham, Andre Esterhuizen was flattened by Owen Farrell. Arms or no arms – that is the question.
According to his 2007 World Cup assistant coach Eddie Jones, Jake White was almost sacked before the tournament. It was a mysterious fax that saved his bacon.
Eben’s Instagram account features the usual stuff – rugby, mates, braaing and more. His latest post is definitely a goodie, though.
Live TV is fraught with danger, and there are countless examples of people slipping up. Looks like Victor Matfield has just joined them.
If you’re still recovering from the Springboks dramatic loss to the All Blacks, you’re not alone. Rather than unpack that defeat, let’s focus on the ‘Lounger Guy’.
Nowadays, it seems like our national rugby players are groomed for greatness from a young age. Aphiwe Dyantyi certainly bucks that trend.
The All Blacks aren’t used to losing at home, which is what makes our Rugby Championship win all the sweeter. Here’s what their changing room looked like after the whistle.
Springbok fans let out a collective cry of joy at the final whistle on Saturday. I’m sure yours was fun, but there’s no way you can rival the oom.
In a sensational result that shook up the rugby world, the Springboks pipped the All Blacks on their home turf. Best you check out these videos to cure the Monday blues.
Rassie is already feeling the pinch that comes with the immense pressure of being Springbok coach. With results not going his way, there’s a political battle waging.
SA Rugby’s official Twitter account admitted yesterday that it had been hacked, although it did take them quite a while to catch on.
Grey College continue to churn out Springboks and, at present, they have 46 former pupils who have donned the green and gold. The BBC had a look around.
The prop will rack up 100 test matches for the Bokke on Saturday, but his road to the milestone hasn’t been smooth sailing.
As far as sporting weekends go, that was a goodie. Let’s have a quick look at some of the standout moments that might have slipped you by.
Jake White has always been rather outspoken and his latest column, full of advice for new coach Rassie Erasmus, has made quite a splash.
Even the most ardent Bakkies Botha fan would have to admit that he sometimes crossed the line, but that’s part of what made ‘The Enforcer’ such a force to be reckoned with.
Most South African rugby fans are delighted with the new Bok coach, and he brings with him a history of success. There are a few loose threads, though.
Divvy isn’t going to let sleeping dogs lie, his announcement as Zim coach overshadowed by his attack on those who run SA Rugby. Here’s their response.
Peter de Villiers is back, and he has come out swinging. During his unveiling as Zimbabwe’s new coach, he had plenty to say about how he has been treated.
Jake and Allister go back a long way, including their stint together with the World Cup winning Bok side of 2007. According to Jake, we’re pointing fingers at the wrong man.
Finally, after the most disastrous coaching reign in Springbok history, Allister Coetzee has been shown the door. A sigh of relief echoes around the rugby fraternity.
Despite our hard-fought win over the French on the weekend, South African rugby remains at a crossroads. When it comes to coaching, we’re not very good at listening.