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Aphelele Fassi

Rugby resurrection — Bok, Sharks star Aphelele Fassi has matured into a world-class player

South Africa

Rugby resurrection — Bok, Sharks star Aphelele Fassi has matured into a world-class player

By Yanga Sibembe

Brilliant Boks deliver first full Rugby Championship title after mauling Pumas

South Africa

Brilliant Boks deliver first full Rugby Championship title after mauling Pumas

By Craig Ray

Boks have to reaffirm their status as world’s best against All Blacks

South Africa

Boks have to reaffirm their status as world’s best against All Blacks

By Craig Ray

Businesslike Boks dust off the rust to batter Wales in London with comfortable win

South Africa

Businesslike Boks dust off the rust to batter Wales in London with comfortable win

By Craig Ray

Fate of the Bulls and Stormers in URC knockouts will shape Bok selections for Wales Test

South Africa

Fate of the Bulls and Stormers in URC knockouts will shape Bok selections for Wales Test

By Jon Cardinelli

South African URC teams lose their winning streak, but Stormers and Lions still prevail in Europe

South Africa

South African URC teams lose their winning streak, but Stormers and Lions still prevail in Europe

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Siya Kolisi’s skill, grace and leadership make him a worthy winner of 2021 SA Rugby Player of the Year award

South Africa

Siya Kolisi’s skill, grace and leadership make him a worthy winner of 2021 SA Rugby Player of the Year award

By Craig Ray

South African sides return to confusing and congested URC fixtures with Bok-laden squads

South Africa

South African sides return to confusing and congested URC fixtures with Bok-laden squads

By Craig Ray

Willemse earns chance to shine while Boks grow depth for RWC 2023

South Africa

Willemse earns chance to shine while Boks grow depth for RWC 2023

By Craig Ray

Smart management of Aphelele Fassi will pay dividends for Springboks in future

South Africa

Smart management of Aphelele Fassi will pay dividends for Springboks in future

By Jon Cardinelli

New-look Boks demonstrate squad depth with clinical win over Pumas

South Africa

New-look Boks demonstrate squad depth with clinical win over Pumas

By Craig Ray

Three debuts for Boks against Georgia as selections affected by Covid-19 protocols

South Africa

Three debuts for Boks against Georgia as selections affected by Covid-19 protocols

By Craig Ray