SPRINGBOKS

Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus defends Springboks' tactics amid criticism over sportsmanship

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has responded strongly to allegations that the team's recent strategies used in the match against Italy violate the spirit of rugby.

Junior Boks

Junior Boks praise defence and character after semi-final victory against Argentina

Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton praised their side's grit and defence after beating Argentina and sealing a World Rugby U20 Championship final clash with New Zealand.

Scott Robertson

'Pretty innovative': All Blacks boss Scott Robertson weighs in on Boks' new tactics

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has weighed in on the Springboks' latest tactical innovations revealed in last weekend's win over Italy.

Ruan Nortje

Ruan Nortje relishing every opportunity after memorable year with the Boks

Springbok lock Ruan Nortje is hoping to earn a place in the matchday squad for this weekend’s clash against Georgia at Mbombela Stadium - a venue he has very fond memories of.

Marnus van der Merwe

Boan Venter and Marnus van der Merwe in line for Bok debuts against Georgia

Edinburgh prop Boan Venter and Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe look set to make their Springbok debuts against Georgia on Saturday.

Gonzalo Quesada

Boks' bold kickoff tactic upsets Italy coach, but maul innovation wins praise

South Africa's surprise decision to kick off Saturday's Test by deliberately infringing and handing Italy a scrum drew criticism from Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada.