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Nick Mallett lauded the “remarkable resilience” of the Springboks after the 14-man world champions beat France in Paris. The Boks suffered a huge blow on Saturday night when lock Lood de Jager received a straight red card just before the break for a shoulder-to-the head tackle on France fullback Thomas Ramos. Yet they went on […]

The French media have not held back after Les Bleus once again came unstuck against the Springboks. On Saturday night, the hosts suffered a 37-12 defeat at the Stade de France that reopened the wounds of their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak. “Despite leading on the scoreboard and enjoying a numerical advantage for most of

Negotiations over Rassie Erasmus’ long-term future with the Springboks have been paused until the conclusion of the November tour. The Bok boss’ current deal with SA Rugby runs through to the 2027 World Cup in Australia. According to Rapport, his lawyer, Frikkie Erasmus, is reportedly eager to secure an extension for him and his coaching

Wilco Louw says the Springboks remained focused on the task at hand against France in Paris after Lood de Jager was red-carded. The Boks defied the odds to beat Les Bleus 32-17 at the Stade de France on Saturday night – a result made even more impressive given they played the entire second half with

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus could recall Handre Pollard and Ethan Hooker for next Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. In the last five Tests, Erasmus has opted for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as his starting 10 with Manie Libbok deputising off the bench. The Bok coach has said this is to give both playmakers exposure to high-pressure

Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test is a story of skill, endurance and evolution – not just inspiration, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Kolisi’s greatness goes far beyond the symbolism of his rise. “His 100th Test makes him the ninth Springbok into the centurion’s club, but it is not his leadership that

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ 32-17 win over France in Paris was built on selfless decisions, calm thinking and sheer grit after Lood de Jager’s red card left them with 14 men for the entire second half. The world champions stunned Les Bleus at the Stade de France on Saturday night, delivering one of their

SA Rugby president MARK ALEXANDER pays tribute to Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus after the Springboks’ 32-17 win against France in Paris. Today, we celebrate not one, but two remarkable milestones in the proud story of South African rugby. Siya Kolisi took the field for his 100th Test in the green and gold, while Rassie

The Springboks beat Les Bleus 32-17 in Paris on Saturday night. Who was your top Bok? REPORT: 14-man Boks heap more hurt on Les Bleus Who is your Bok MVP? Boan Venter Malcolm Marx Thomas du Toit Eben Etzebeth Lood de Jager Siya Kolisi Pieter-Steph du Toit Jasper Wiese Cobus Reinach Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu Cheslin Kolbe

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has hailed his Springbok teammates for making captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test a memorable one. The 23-year-old superstar put in a Man of the Match performance in South Africa’s 32-17 win over Les Bleus at the Stade de France on Saturday night. The Boks had to play with 14 men for the entire