SPRINGBOKS

Willie le Roux

Rugby World Cup: Willie le Roux expects sore bodies after 'brutal' Tonga battle

The Springboks are expecting nothing less than a "brutal" battle against Tonga in their final Rugby World Cup pool match in Marseille on Sunday.

Manie Libbok

Pollard or Libbok? Springbok greats weigh in on Rugby World Cup flyhalf debate

Former Springbok flyhalf Butch James feels for Manie Libbok after his struggles off the tee at the Rugby World Cup, as he also weighed in on the return of Handre Pollard.

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Handre Pollard slots into Springbok starting line-up for clash against Tonga

Handre Pollard will play his first Test since August 2022 in one of 12 changes made by the Springboks for the final Rugby World Cup pool match against Tonga on Sunday.

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John Dobson backs Manie Libbok to shine at flyhalf

Stormers coach John Dobson believes Manie Libbok provides the best chance of igniting the Springboks' potent backline.

Damian Willemse

Springboks certain they can bounce back after shaking off Ireland loss

The Springboks have dealt with the disappointment of their 13-8 defeat against Ireland in Paris and still see plenty of reasons to be positive about their World Cup campaign.

Rassie Erasmus

Rassie: Springboks can't afford to take dangerous Tonga lightly

Springbok fans might already be thinking about the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but Rassie Erasmus has warned that the coaches and players can't afford to do the same.

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