SOUTH-AFRICA

Jean de Villiers

Former captain lauds incredible state of Springbok rugby

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers praised the depth and attacking ability of the current Bok squad.

Springboks lineoout against the All Blacks

Rugby Championship: All Blacks name squad for back-to-back Bok clashes

Calf injuries will prevent lock Patrick Tuipulotu and outside back Stephen Perofeta from travelling with the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad to South Africa.

Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff

Kitshoff and Moodie return as Springboks name updated Rugby Championship squad

Springbok stars Canan Moodie and Steven Kitshoff are back after Rassie Erasmus named an updated Rugby Championship squad for the upcoming double-header against New Zealand.

Ruan Nortje and Franco Mostert

Ruan Nortje credits Franco Mostert as a major influence on his Springbok journey

Rising Springbok star Ruan Nortje has revealed that double Rugby World Cup-winning lock Franco Mostert is a player who has inspired his own game.

Scott Robertson

All Blacks coach praises 'smart' Rassie Erasmus for making 10 changes in Perth

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson believes Rassie Erasmus was "smart" rather than "brave" by making 10 changes for the Springboks' clash with the Wallabies.

Joe Schmidt

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt reflects on no-contest scrums against Boks

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt admits he's never seen a scene like Optus Stadium on Saturday as his side suffered an unbelievably unlucky run of injuries in the front row.

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