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Watch VideoWhy Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is such a cheat code for the Springboks

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu mesmerised fans with a stunning hat-trick in the Stormers' crucial win over Connacht, showcasing skills that could redefine the Springboks' flyhalf position.

Sport Rugby
John Goliath|Published

Tracking tool provides Springbok coaches with ample player information for alignment camp

The Springboks used an innovative tool of sport scientist Sebastian Prim to track the URC players ahead of the 2025 Test season

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Updated

Watch VideoCould we see Jacques Nienaber back on bass guitar as Rassie Erasmus reunites Springboks' coaching band?

Rassie Erasmus is reuniting the Springboks' coaching team as Felix Jones returns, but could Jacques Nienaber also make a comeback ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoFamiliar face Felix Jones returns to boost Rassie Erasmus' Springbok coaching staff

Felix Jones rejoins the Springboks coaching team, as Rassie Erasmus announces an updated management structure,

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoSpringboks’ unsung hero Damian de Allende finally got his flowers in 2024

Damian de Allende has formed a key cog in the Springboks' new strategy, with Tony Brown saying “Damian is the best passer in the Springboks. "

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Springboks’ Aphelele Fassi not content with just being a ‘weekend special’ after stellar 2024

Aphelele Fassi doesn’t want to go another two years between Springbok caps after enjoying a breakout year in the green and gold.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Springboks face quick turnaround for Twickenham grudge match against England, says Tony Brown

The Springboks will have just six days after last weekend’s game against Scotland to prepare for their grudge match against England on Saturday.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Lunga Biyela|Published

Scotland vs Springboks: The chess match within the Test match

Normally when the Springboks played Scotland almost everyone could predict a clash of contrasting styles. But this Sunday could be very different.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks show no signs of slowing down a year on from historic Rugby World Cup win

While the country is still basking in the glow of being world champions, the Springboks have already started to put in the building blocks to try and do an historic “threepeat”.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Springboks almost akin to All Blacks’ flair, says Ashwin Willemse

Allister Coetzee – who is the current Namibia coach – was the first Springbok mentor to make Eben Etzebeth the SA captain in 2017.

Weekend Argus Sport
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Stat attack: How the Springboks have added panache to ‘skop, skiet and donner’ style

After winning the previous two Rugby World Cup titles with a ;skop, skiet and donner’ approach, the Springboks have added New Zealander Tony Brown as the new attack coach.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is the future of the Springboks, but don’t write off Manie Libbok just yet

It’s been a case of “out of sight, out of mind” for the Springboks’ Manie Libbok this year, but the flyhalf still has a lot to offer South African rugby, writes John Goliath.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Jesse Kriel warns All Blacks: Springboks are better than they were last year

Jesse Kriel says The Springboks are even better than last year when they were crowned Rugby World Cup champions, ahead of their Rugby Championship clash against the All Blacks.

Sport Rugby Rugby Championship
Michael Sherman|Published