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Andre Esterhuizen isn’t a fan of South Africans representing other nations, saying he’d rather have “18 caps for the Springboks than 70 caps for a different country”. Esterhuizen’s unwavering Bok loyalty, even in the face of limited game time, underscores the World Cup-winning inside centre’s emotional connection many of his teammates feel toward representing their […]

Rassie Erasmus insists that the Springboks aren’t out to make enemies, but that the world champions approach every opponent and Test fired up to “protect South Africa”. Quoted in an article by UK newspaper The Guardian, the double World Cup-winning coach is on a mission to change global perceptions of the Boks, while maintaining the

Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday. Rassie Erasmus’ charges are in Edinburgh preparing to face their 2023 Rugby World Cup pool rivals for the first time since the international spectacle in France last year.

Makazole Mapimpi is making the most of the time he has left in the Test arena, as the veteran winger continues to blaze a trail for the next generation of Springbok speedsters. Speaking in the buildup to Sunday’s clash between the Boks and Scotland at Murrayfield, the 34-year-old acknowledges that reaching the 2027 Rugby World

Jack Dempsey is keen to show how much Scotland have improved since their last meeting with the Springboks when they face the world champions in the “ultimate test” at Murrayfield on Sunday. Scotland posed few problems as South Africa ran out 18-3 winners in a World Cup pool-game in Marseille in September last year. The

Damian McKenzie and Asafo Aumua will start for New Zealand in their showdown against Ireland on Friday in two, injury-enforced, changes to the starting XV. McKenzie replaces flyhalf Beauden Barrett and Aumua comes in for hooker Codie Taylor after the pair suffered head injuries and had to leave the field during last weekend’s thrilling 24-22

Hugo Keenan is among a trio of experienced backs who have been recalled to Ireland’s starting lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster Test against New Zealand. Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a July series, all start for Ireland in the match against the All

Bob Skinstad has highlighted a player in the Scotland lineup that poses a particular threat to the Springboks in Edinburgh on Sunday. Speaking on the BBC’s Scotland Rugby Podcast, the former Bok captain revealed his admiration of Scotland star Huw Jones, labelling the centre one of the best in the world. “Huw Jones, for me,

Andre Esterhuizen is champing at the bit to face off against former club teammate Huw Jones when the Springbok centre collides with Scotland’s famed ‘Huwipulotu’ midfield on Sunday. Esterhuizen is contention to face Scotland for the first time in his Test career as the Springboks look to get their November tour off to a winning

Joseph Suaalii is looking to follow in Israel Folau’s footsteps as the big-money NRL convert prepares to make his Wallabies debut in the Autumn Nations Series. The 21-year-old outside back was a standout schoolboy rugby union player before electing to begin his professional career in rugby league with Sydney Roosters. He signed a multi-million dollar