The Springboks are to pay homage to late 1995 Rugby World Cup winner Chester Williams with his image printed on their jerseys for their tournament opener against New Zealand on Saturday. "He is really inspirational to all of us as a team," South Africa captain ...
Rassie Erasmus backs Springboks' early arrival in Japan as a success
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus feels vindicated in his side's early arrival in Japan for the Rugby World Cup, even though it will mean its stay in the country will stretch to nine weeks if it makes the Nov. 2 final. Erasmus is keen for ...
Siya Kolisi dreams of becoming the first black Springboks skipper to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy, and complete the remarkable transformation of the team from "a dark place to a good space." South Africa and defending champion New Zealand, which clash on Sept. 21 ...
Springboks change all 15 starters for RWC warm-up match against Argentina
South Africa has changed all 15 starters for its Rugby World Cup warm-up test against Argentina, including the recall of captain Siya Kolisi for his first international this season after injury. Kolisi returned at openside flanker in the team named on Wednesday but is not ...
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi committed to giving back to children in South Africa
When Japan takes on South Africa next September at Kumagaya Rugby Ground the Brave Blossoms will come up against a player in Siya Kolisi whose background and raison d'etre is a world away from their own. The first black player to captain the Springboks in ...
