# Springboks

This year

2023

# Settling in

Jason Jenkins on swapping Munster for Leinster and World Cup ambitions

The lock has made a big impact since moving from Limerick for Dublin last summer.

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Jan 27th 2023, 6:50 AM

Last year

2022

# RWC23

RWC clash with Ireland, world-class Felix, and 'a few pints with Cro'

Springboks out-half Handré Pollard says next year’s clash is massive.

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Nov 29th 2022, 10:00 PM

# winning ways

Springboks rebound from Ireland and France defeats with win over Italy

The Italians were excellent in the first half but couldn’t stay with the Boks after the break.

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Nov 19th 2022, 3:41 PM

# Twitter Trouble

Rassie Erasmus insists latest tweets not aimed at referees

South Africa director of rugby has only recently returned to match-day duties following a World Rugby ban.

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Nov 15th 2022, 4:05 PM

# Team news

South Africa under no illusions about Italy challenge as Boks look to get back on track

Head coach Jacques Nienaber has shaken his XV up from the France defeat.

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Nov 15th 2022, 1:29 PM

# Report

France lay down Rugby World Cup marker with South Africa win

The Springboks fell to another defeat after Ireland came out on top in Dublin last week.

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Nov 12th 2022, 10:19 PM

# Forward momentum

Analysis: How Paul O'Connell's pack mauled the Boks

Ireland were expertly prepared to meet the challenge of South Africa’s forward unit.

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Nov 8th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Team news

Veteran Le Roux among five Springbok changes for France Test

Willie Le Roux comes in at fullback with Makazole Mapimpi moving to the bench.

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Nov 8th 2022, 11:40 AM

# Next Job

Farrell takes pride in Irish win over Boks but World Cup is 'miles off'

Some of Ireland’s key men had been short of game time but delivered impressively.

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Nov 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# crucial calls

Baloucoune set for Ireland chance while Murray could start at nine

Hugo Keenan looks set to be passed fit to start against the Springboks.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 8:07 PM

# Back To Business

'I'll be with the coaches' - Rassie's waterboy days over ahead of Ireland clash

The Springboks director of rugby remembers a ‘proper hiding’ from Ireland back in 2017.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 3:58 PM

# insight

The South African view on Ireland's big test against the Springboks

SuperSport analyst Hanyani Shimange joined the lads on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

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Nov 2nd 2022, 3:17 PM

# Skipper

'I almost have to separate the opposition and the ref' - Sexton on captaincy

The 37-year-old will lead Ireland against South Africa this weekend in Dublin.

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Nov 1st 2022, 5:00 PM

# boks office

Ulster's move to add World Cup winner Kitshoff edges nearer completion point

Springbok is set to sign a three-year deal with the northern province.

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Oct 8th 2022, 5:40 PM

# Springboks

Rassie Erasmus set for Springboks return as ban comes to an end

South Africa’s director of rugby will be back with the team for the November test against Ireland.

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Sep 25th 2022, 9:58 AM

# card trick

How to win a Rugby World Cup - be on your best behaviour

Ireland and France have risen to the top of the world rankings on the back of being more disciplined than their rivals.

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Sep 25th 2022, 8:07 AM

# Champs

New Zealand win Rugby Championship, South Africa second after beating Argentina

The Springboks beat Argentina 38-21 at Kings Park.

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Sep 24th 2022, 6:42 PM

# Report

South Africa beat Argentina to top Rugby Championship

The Boks ran out 36-20 winners in Buenos Aires.

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Sep 17th 2022, 10:42 PM

# South Africa

Springbok Jantjies and team dietician sent home over 'personal reports'

On Sunday, South African media reported details of an alleged affair involving the pair.

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Sep 11th 2022, 10:02 PM

# Preview

Rennie keeps faith with Wallabies team that beat South Africa as wounded Boks prepare for 'final'

The hosts start with an unchanged side for the first time since Dave Rennie took over as coach from Michael Cheika.

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Sep 1st 2022, 9:02 AM

# Inandout

Springboks lose Pollard and Am but receive injury boost ahead of Australia clash

Jacques Nienaber says reinforcements will only be added if absolutely necessary, as he threw down gauntlet to others to stake a claim.

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Aug 31st 2022, 11:38 AM

# boks

South Africa make eight changes for second Wallabies Test

The Springboks head into the clash on Saturday in Sydney after back-to-back defeats.

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Aug 30th 2022, 11:25 AM

# Team news

De Klerk back as South Africa look to snap barren run in Australia

The Springboks haven’t won on Australian soil since 2013.

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Aug 22nd 2022, 11:04 AM

# suspended

Springbok winger Arendse banned for 4 matches following Barrett collision

South Africa have also added uncapped 19-year-old Canan Moodie to their squad ahead of Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks.

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Aug 8th 2022, 6:38 PM

# Squad News

Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests

Both veterans have recovered from injuries that ruled them out of the recent series against Wales.

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Jul 23rd 2022, 3:19 PM

# Test Two

Cuthbert comes in as Wales bid to bounce back against much-changed Boks

Wyn Jones and the uncapped Sam Wainwright come into the matchday 23.

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Jul 7th 2022, 12:12 PM

# starting XV

Pollard to lead Springbok team showing 14 changes against Wales

The reigning World Cup champions host the second Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

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Jul 5th 2022, 12:33 PM

# Final Chapter

'I would love to leave Munster with hopefully two trophies' - De Allende

The in-form Springbok centre is leaving at the end of the season.

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May 4th 2022, 12:00 PM

# against the idea

Munster's De Allende not in favour of Springboks joining the Six Nations

The 30-year-old is hopeful the province can end their trophy drought before he departs in the summer.

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Mar 30th 2022, 7:15 AM

All time

# a saga ends

Rassie Erasmus withdraws appeal against World Rugby ban

He also issued a public apology to referee Nic Berry over his comments ahead of the Springboks’ Test with the Lions earlier this year.

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Nov 25th 2021, 9:37 PM

# lock and load

Springboks call up 'talented' Stormers captain to replace Snyman for northern hemisphere Tests

Several big names are absent through injury.

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Oct 19th 2021, 11:58 AM

# hotshot

'I never thought I would play in Thomond Park. It was just awesome'

21-year-old Evan Roos is a major prospect for South African rugby.

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Oct 7th 2021, 7:30 PM

# the Thor of rugby

Major coup for Ulster as World Cup-winning Springbok Vermeulen joins

The 35-year-old forward will arrive after the Autumn Tests.

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Sep 16th 2021, 12:26 PM

# outstanding

Itoje named Lions' player of the series after impressing against Boks

The 26-year-old is almost certain to be a key man again in 2025.

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Aug 9th 2021, 10:47 AM

# awj

Losing the Lions would be 'a travesty,' says four-time tourist Jones

The Welshman believes the touring team is a special part of rugby.

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Aug 8th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Heading Home

Munster's Snyman to re-join Springboks for the Rugby Championship

The towering second row hasn’t played since August 2020.

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Aug 8th 2021, 7:19 PM

# STANDOUT

Henshaw shows he is among game's elite with outstanding Test series

The Leinster and Ireland centre did his best to drag the Lions back in front last night.

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Aug 8th 2021, 12:08 PM

# Tourists

'It's something we need to preserve' - Gatland believes Lions need more prep time

The head coach is uncertain whether midweek games should return before and after the first Test.

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Aug 8th 2021, 9:40 AM

# Lion Man

'I’ve loved my time with the Lions... I haven't got any long-term plans'

Warren Gatland is uncertain whether he will be involved again in four years’ time.

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Aug 7th 2021, 8:44 PM

# last gasp

History repeats itself as 37-year-old Steyn kicks Boks to victory over the Lions

The replacement out-half slotted two late penalties to win it for the Boks.

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