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England’s players and coaches have had no direct contact with Felix Jones this week, despite the World Cup-winning former Springbok assistant coach officially remaining on the RFU payroll. Though the RFU insists Jones is working remotely from Dublin on an “analysis” basis until the season’s end, neither assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth nor veteran England centre […]

The Springboks’ Bomb Squad reduces the risk of injury and adds tactical intrigue to the game, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. “Time to outlaw South Africa’s dangerous, arrogant Bomb Squad”. That was the headline of an opinion piece written by veteran UK rugby scribe Stephen Jones the day after the Springboks’ 32-15 win against Scotland at Murrayfield.

As the Springboks prepare to renew their rivalry with England at Twickenham, take a look back at five of the best wins under Rassie Erasmus, including the 2023 World Cup semi-final and 2019 World Cup final. 2023 World Cup semi-final 2022 Autumn Nations series: 2019 World Cup final 2018 Test series: Photo: Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix The

The Springboks and Argentina are eyeing a Rugby Championship showdown at Twickenham in 2025, according to reports from England. If finalized, it would mark the first Rugby Championship clash in London since 2016, when Argentina faced Australia in front of a crowd of 48,500. Although no official statement has come from the Rugby Football Union

Eben Etzebeth is looking forward to reigniting his rivalry with Maro Itoje when the Springboks face England at Twickenham this Saturday. The towering Bok lock has battled Maro Itoje many times in his career, and their forthcoming clash promises to be another fierce chapter in their storied competition. Speaking in an interview with the Telegraph,

Cobus Reinach is brimming with excitement about the impact that former All Blacks flyhalf Tony Brown has had on the Springbok attack, ahead of Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham. Under  Brown, the Springbok attack has evolved significantly from the structured, kick-heavy approach that delivered World Cup glory in both 2019 and 2023. Known for

Tony Brown is thrilled with the progress of the Springbok attack under his tutelage, as the world champions navigate a quick turnaround for Saturday’s clash against England. The teams cross swords at Twickenham for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final, with the Boks arriving in the English capital on the back

England backs Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have hailed two-time Springbok world champion Willie le Roux as one of rugby’s most “criminally underrated” playmakers. The 35-year-old Le Roux, who needs just two more appearances to reach 100 Tests, showcased his class during the Boks’ convincing win against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday with a perfectly

Loose forward Fraser McReight believes the Wallabies’ memorable win over England at Twickenham has silenced the naysayers after a challenging period in Australian rugby. The victory marks a significant turnaround for the Australians, who had endured five losses in six Tests during the Rugby Championship before staging a remarkable comeback from 15-3 down to beat

The All Blacks have suffered a double-injury blow for Saturday’s clash with France, with flanker Sam Cane and winger Mark Telea both ruled out, while Les Bleus have also lost a couple of key players. Cane, who sustained a head cut in New Zealand’s recent victory over Ireland, will now undergo Head Injury Assessment protocols.