Daan: You can never have enough props

Scrum coach Daan Human says the Springboks have a good balance between youth and experience up front. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. In Cape Town on Monday, Human spoke highly of versatile Stormers youngster Zach Porthen, who made his Test debut last November and has been...
Bok scrum here to stay

Bok scrum here to stay

The Springboks have welcomed confirmation from World Rugby that the scrum will not be depowered. The dominant Bok scrum ploughed a swathe of destruction on their northern hemisphere tour late last year, drawing disbelief from long-time commentators and analysts. It...

SA Rugby CEO: Global season needs compromise

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says turning a global rugby calendar into reality will require meaningful compromise from all stakeholders. Speaking at a Springbok media day in Cape Town on Monday, Oberholzer stressed that alignment of the international and domestic...

Tony fires All Blacks warning

Tony Brown believes the All Blacks will push the Springboks to their limits, regardless of who becomes their new head coach. Brown addressed the media in Cape Town on Monday, ahead of what is expected to be one of the toughest international seasons in recent history....

Rassie plans for every scenario

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are well positioned ahead of a demanding season, but that depth will be key if injuries strike. The world champions are gearing up for an epic season that includes the new Nations Championship and the much-anticipated four-Test...