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Tuesday, Dec 9

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Rated: The best and worst Springboks of 2025

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From unsung heroes to emerging stars, there were plenty of good individual performances in 2025. But which player was rated the highest?

Injury concern over top Springbok

A leading Springbok player has suffered a worrying injury soon after returning to his overseas-based club in Ireland.

14

Three Springboks who have effectively been ‘retired’ in 2025

The Springboks have effectively begun to phase out some senior players this season, and this trio are unlikely to play again at Test level.

11

Springbok World Cup winner’s medal sold on auction

The World Cup winner's medal of a former Springbok has been sold almost straight after it went on auction, fetching a price of R62,500.

08

Six Springboks in World XV

Star flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is one of six Springboks named in Bismarck du Plessis and Mike Tindall's 2025 World XV.

03

How the current Springboks compare to the 2015 All Blacks in final quarter dominance

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The Springboks' use of tactical substitutions is more brazen than that of any other country. It has included emptying the entire bench at once, replacing their captain at half-time, and selecting seven forwards and just a single back.

Monday, Dec 8

20

Ireland could up the Springboks as they get a shot at All Blacks' Eden Park record

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NEWS: The All Blacks have confirmed their home fixtures for 2026, which include some historic matches for New Zealand fans.

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Sharks in shock as Springboks duo set for exit – Siya Kolisi eyes up Japan switch

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The Hollywoodbets Sharks are bracing for a major double blow, with reports that two South Africa internationals will be departing at the end of the season. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi…

14

Unstoppable Stormers set for Springbok boost

The Stormers are set to be boosted by the return of leading Springbok players as they continue to lead the way for the South African sides.

Springbok signs on the dotted line for Lions

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NEWS: Lions fans will have something to cheer about after their team's poor performance in a 18-26 Challenge Cup defeat to Benetton over the weekend.

13

Springbok extends Lions stay

The Lions have secured the services of a Springbok for the foreseeable future.

10

Three Springboks fighting for a comeback in 2026

Competition in the Springbok squad is at an all-time high, and here are three players who will hope to make a comeback in 2026.

05

SVNS Cape Town: Blitzboks win like Springboks, Australia make a statement

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South Africa have gone back-to-back at their home HSBC SVNS Series event in Cape Town for the first time.

Sunday, Dec 7

Chris Hewett: Eben Etzebeth top billing in Springboks rogues’ gallery

Clint Eastwood knows a thing or two about cinema, but if anyone is to make a sequel to his Springbok-inspired Invictus movie, it has to be Martin Scorsese.

Friday, Dec 5

18

Erasmus to lead Springboks to 2031 Rugby World Cup after contract extension

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Rassie Erasmus will coach South Africa to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States after…

Erasmus to lead Springboks to 2031 Rugby World Cup after contract extension

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Rassie Erasmus will coach South Africa to the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the United States after his contract was extended by four years on Friday. SA Rugby president Mark Alexander made the announcement at the general meeting of member…

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Change the laws all you want; the Springboks will still be the best rugby team in the world: Paul Williams column

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Change the laws all you want, the Springboks will still be the best (Getty Images)

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Handre Pollard starts for Springbok-laden Bulls in Champions Cup

The Bulls have opted for a Springbok-heavy squad for Saturday’s opening Champions Cup match against defending champions Bordeaux Begles.

Nations Championship: England to play Springboks at Ellis Park

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South Africa will open their 2026 season with a home Test against England at Ellis Park, after SA Rugby confirmed the venues for next year’s July window in the newly launched Nations Championship.

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Springboks line up blockbuster Test against England at Ellis Park

The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.