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Eben Etzebeth

Bullish Jake focuses on the little things in URC playoffs, while Etzebeth ready for Munster

Sport

Bullish Jake focuses on the little things in URC playoffs, while Etzebeth ready for Munster

By Craig Ray

Lessons from Siya and Footey — an insightful peek into the tough world of leadership in rugby

South Africa

Lessons from Siya and Footey — an insightful peek into the tough world of leadership in rugby

By Tom Dawson-Squibb with Nic Rosslee

Best of the Boks in 2024 — bomb squad heroics, Cheslin’s genius and other great moments

South Africa

Best of the Boks in 2024 — bomb squad heroics, Cheslin’s genius and other great moments

By Craig Ray

Pieter-Steph du Toit named men’s World Rugby Player of the Year after monumental season

South Africa

Pieter-Steph du Toit named men’s World Rugby Player of the Year after monumental season

By Craig Ray

Sloppy Springboks have too much firepower for game Scotland at Murrayfield

South Africa

Sloppy Springboks have too much firepower for game Scotland at Murrayfield

By Craig Ray

Sharks roll out the big guns to avoid a repeat of last URC season start

Sport

Sharks roll out the big guns to avoid a repeat of last URC season start

By Craig Ray

Locked in — most-capped Bok Eben Etzebeth says ‘being tough is in my blood’

South Africa

Locked in — most-capped Bok Eben Etzebeth says ‘being tough is in my blood’

By Craig Ray

Boks must deliver strong performance to claim Rugby Championship with odds in their favour

South Africa

Boks must deliver strong performance to claim Rugby Championship with odds in their favour

By Craig Ray

Rassie starts Libbok and benches Pollard for insurance in Rugby Championship decider

South Africa

Rassie starts Libbok and benches Pollard for insurance in Rugby Championship decider

By Craig Ray

Historic Rugby Championship title in sight for Rassie’s ever-evolving Boks

South Africa

Historic Rugby Championship title in sight for Rassie’s ever-evolving Boks

By Craig Ray

Rassie’s mind games ensure Boks start marquee series against All Blacks as favourites

South Africa

Rassie’s mind games ensure Boks start marquee series against All Blacks as favourites

By Jon Cardinelli

Boks sweat on Etzebeth fitness with lock stocks in crisis before All Blacks examination

South Africa

Boks sweat on Etzebeth fitness with lock stocks in crisis before All Blacks examination

By Craig Ray