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Rassie Erasmus

Finals fortnight puts hopefuls in Springbok shopping window as Rassie names 54-man squad

Sport

Finals fortnight puts hopefuls in Springbok shopping window as Rassie names 54-man squad

By Jon Cardinelli

Rassie’s push to move Rugby Championship could speed up global season reform

Sport

Rassie’s push to move Rugby Championship could speed up global season reform

By Jon Cardinelli

National pride at stake: Shukri Conrad seeks Springbok inspiration for Proteas’ historic challenge

South Africa

National pride at stake: Shukri Conrad seeks Springbok inspiration for Proteas’ historic challenge

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Key omissions from world champion Bok alignment camp are not unusual but they hint at future

South Africa

Key omissions from world champion Bok alignment camp are not unusual but they hint at future

By Craig Ray

The days of a single Bok flyhalf are over — here’s why Rassie won’t limit his focus

South Africa

The days of a single Bok flyhalf are over — here’s why Rassie won’t limit his focus

By Jon Cardinelli

Why the ever-evolving Springbok bench still has the edge over ‘Le Bomb Squad’

South Africa

Why the ever-evolving Springbok bench still has the edge over ‘Le Bomb Squad’

By Jon Cardinelli

Bok wing Cheslin Kolbe wins SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year award

South Africa

Bok wing Cheslin Kolbe wins SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year award

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Ireland on the brink of glory, France on the precipice of disaster in Dublin showdown

South Africa

Ireland on the brink of glory, France on the precipice of disaster in Dublin showdown

By Jon Cardinelli

Boks to add clashes as Rassie crams the schedule and player roster in 2025

South Africa

Boks to add clashes as Rassie crams the schedule and player roster in 2025

By Craig Ray

Felix Jones, one of the architects of Bok Rugby World Cup success, rejoins the team after Rassie Erasmus’ call

South Africa

Felix Jones, one of the architects of Bok Rugby World Cup success, rejoins the team after Rassie Erasmus’ call

By Craig Ray

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

Veteran Fourie still in the mix as Rassie invites 56 players to first Springbok camp

South Africa

Veteran Fourie still in the mix as Rassie invites 56 players to first Springbok camp

By Craig Ray