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Nick Mallett says starting at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday will be a “fantastic challenge” for Lions fullback Quan Horn. Horn has been handed a surprise start at No 10 for the season-opening clash in Gqeberha, just his second appearance in a Springbok jersey after making his Test debut off the […]

Former Springbok and Italy coach Nick Mallett explains why he turned down the opportunity to coach England. Nick Mallett on why he walked away from coaching. In his own words. No spin. One of the most honest moments from this episode — and from the pod this year. Full clip Talking Boks podcast – before

Three South Africans have been included in the Barbarians match 23 for Saturday’s encounter against the Springboks in Gqeberha. Stormers and Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant reunites with former schoolmate Duhan van der Merwe, who wears the No 11 jersey, while Stormers prop Oli Kebble is among the replacements. The Baa-Baas will be captained by ex-All

Former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa believes the differences between former coach Stuart Lancaster’s defensive system and Jacques Nienaber’s approach have been overstated. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Nienaber has come in for severe criticism from sections of the Irish media and public for what is perceived to be a change to Leinster’s DNA. It prompted the

Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams’ next team has finally been confirmed. The 29-year-old has signed for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers, ending weeks of speculation following the announcement that he would leave the Sharks at the end of the season. Williams will join the Japanese club ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, bringing an end to an eight-year

Victor Matfield and Isa Nacewa make their prediction for Friday night’s Vodacom URC final at Croke Park. Former Bulls and Springbok captain Victor Matfield “Leinster must be the favourites, but I’m going to go with my heart. I think the Bulls are going to graft. It’s not going to be easy. They’ll have to be

Victor Matfield expects the Vodacom Bulls to face a hostile atmosphere at Croke Park when they take on Leinster in Friday night’s URC final. The former Bulls and Springbok lock only played at the iconic Dublin venue once – against Ireland in 2009 – but the memories remain vivid. “It just feels to me like

When Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls collide at Croke Park, the result may ultimately come down to these key head-to-head contests, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. Handré Pollard vs Sam Prendergast Big finals are often decided by the men wearing No 10, and Friday night’s showdown is no different. Pollard brings a wealth of experience, composure and

The Springboks show off their soccer skills ahead of Portugal’s Fifa World Cup opener on Wednesday. “SIIIIUUUUU” Safe to say many of the #Springboks are big Cristiano Ronaldo fans Portugal are in #FIFAWorldCup action tonight pic.twitter.com/CewVHGOan5 — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) June 17, 2026 The post Watch: ‘Siuuu!’ – Boks do it like Ronaldo appeared first

Stormers coach John Dobson has explained the thinking behind one of the most debated moments of his side’s Vodacom URC semi-final defeat to Leinster in Dublin. Many Stormers supporters questioned why influential flank Paul de Villiers was replaced by Ruan Ackermann in the 68th minute with the visitors trailing just 13-11 and still firmly in