Back at his old stomping ground, Handre Pollard is excited to execute the new attacking gameplan for the Springboks against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Senior All Blacks are enjoying the energy brought by new head honcho Scott Robertson – the surfing, breakdancing, maverick coach who faces his first Test in charge against England on Saturday.
Former captain and current Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland are paying no attention to the bait laid down by Rassie Erasmus in the build-up to the first Test of the series on Saturday.
The Springboks have won 10 of their 18 meetings against Ireland since 1998, but the Irish will be in search of a first series win in South Africa on the back of a 3-0 record.
Assistant coach Labeeb Levy said Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign will provide the DHL Stormers brains trust with a “creative” outlet to trial youngsters and tactics.
Wales are in Australia, France are in Argentina, and Lions legend Scott Gibbs gives England a chance of spoiling Scott 'Razor' Robertson's first Test in charge of the All Blacks.
Rassie Erasmus has hinted that the Springboks could still field a seven-one split on the bench in the series opener against Ireland, depending on the injury status in the camp.
The EPCR Champions Cup pools were drawn on Tuesday, with the DHL Stormers set to face Springbok captain Siya Kolisi's Racing 92, while the Vodacom Bulls will take on Premiership champions Northampton Saints.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu showcases his goal-kicking prowess in this clip of the talented Springbok newcomer and two-time world champion Handre Pollard.
Bathobele Hlekani will shift from lock to flank in one of five changes made to the Junior Springboks' lineup for the U20 World Championship encounter with Argentina in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks are fortunate to be able to call on a wealth of World Cup-winning experience while exposing new talent against Ireland on Saturday.
Willie le Roux and Cheslin Kolbe are among a contingent of World Cup winners recalled by the Springboks for the first Test against Ireland in Pretoria on Saturday.
Grant Williams has revealed new attack coach Tony Brown is getting the Springbok halfbacks to think differently ahead of the Test series opener against Ireland on Saturday.
Jaco Peyper has explained the law trials that will be in place for the series between the Springboks and Ireland, including an extension of the TMO's powers.
Assistant coach Lumumba Currie said the Junior Springboks expect a huge onslaught from a “hurting” Argentina in their U20 Championship clash in Stellenbosch on Thursday.
On this day in 2021, Aphelele Fassi marked his Test debut with a sensational try as the Springboks returned to action after lockdown with a victory over Georgia at Loftus Versfeld.
Two-time Currie Cup winner Tapiwa Mafura is one of five new signings unveiled by the Lions, as the Johannesburg outfit bolsters their squad for the 2024-25 season.