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New Springbok coaching team assembles for first time since World Cup triumph

The Springbok coaches kickstarted the season with a two-day strategic session in Cape Town this week where they outlined their plans and goals for the 2024 season.

Springbok fans

SA Rugby to start charging unions hefty hosting fees for Springbok Tests

Local unions have reportedly been hit with high costs by South African Rugby to host Springbok Tests taking place in 2024.

Springboks v Ireland

Joel Stransky: Ireland Tour a massive milestone for Rassie and the Boks

Springbok great Joel Stransky reckons this year's two-match Test series between the Springboks and Ireland will go a long way towards identifying who the best side in the world is.

Rassie Erasmus

Vincent Koch hails Rassie Erasmus as once in a generation coach

Springbok forward Vincent Koch has been around the globe, but Rassie Erasmus is the best coach he's ever had.

Blitzboks

Blitzboks end 11th in LA HSBC SVNS campaign after victory over Canada

The Springbok Sevens team completed the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles on a positive note when they outplayed Canada 28-15 on Sunday, but finished a disappointing 11th out of 12 teams.

Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch

Bongi Mbonambi describes England's "plastic energy" in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi was not too impressed with England's hype efforts at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.