South Africa's World Cup-winning heroes will soon be required to enjoy an eight-week break without any rugby, but the country's URC coaches are hoping for some flexibility around a few select players.
With 48 matches counting towards the World Rugby Men's Rankings and carrying double points, Rugby World Cup 2023 was always going to have the potential to shake things up, and so it proved.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland wants World Rugby to implement some rule changes which seem suspiciously aimed at taking away some of the Springboks' tactical weapons.
Springbok star RG Snyman's shock move from Munster to Leinster continues to send shockwaves through Irish rugby, with former Ireland great Donncha O'Callaghan the latest to criticise the signing.
New Japan head coach Eddie Jones says his side need more players like Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe.
The Springboks head into 2024 as the No. 1 ranked team in the world and back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions. So what will they do for an encore?