SPRINGBOKS

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Bok boss explains drafting debutant Zachary Porthen straight into starting XV

Zachary Porthen will become the youngest prop to debut for the Springboks in the professional era when he runs onto the field in London on Saturday.

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Rassie Erasmus reflects on Brighton Miracle ahead of Japan Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus acknowledged the relevance of the Boks' shock defeat against Japan in the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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Team news: Kurt-Lee Arendse among returning Boks as young prop earns debut

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with his core group, making only a handful of tweaks to his squad for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Wembley.

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Blitzbok star Christie Grobbelaar eyes long-awaited Cape Town Sevens debut

Christie Grobbelaar is determined to finally tick off one career goal that has so far eluded him — representing the Blitzboks at his home tournament in Cape Town.

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Key injuries force France into late changes ahead of Springbok clash

Injuries sustained in the Top 14 have forced France boss Fabien Galthie to make two changes to his squad for the three-match November campaign that starts against the Springboks on November 8.

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'We want to measure ourselves' - Kwagga Smith on why tough tour will benefit Boks

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says the upcoming five-match November tour presents an ideal test for the team to measure themselves against a variety of opponents.