Athenkosi Tsotsi

Passing the “warrior spirit test” to solidifying new combinations – this is what two-time World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff predicts will dominate the Springboks’ 2026 season.

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Trevor Nyakane wants to bow out of the game on his own terms, and that's the motivating factor in his recovery period.

Scotland international Duhan van der Merwe is the headline act among an all-star cast assembled by the Barbarians for their showdown against the Springboks at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.

The Springboks’ hybrid player, Andre Esterhuizen, has backed the latest addition to the pack, Quan Horn, to bring a different dimension to the team on Saturday, against the Barbarians at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Mzwandile Stick’s character, ability to command respect, attention to detail and institutional knowledge have been behind his staying power in the Springbok setup.

It’s no surprise that Bathobele Hlekani is on the Springboks’ radar – he was destined to be there. News24 visited the young Lions bruiser’s mother, Sibongile, ahead of the South Africa ‘A’ match against Zimbabwe at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has defended the form of Bulls flyhalf Handre Pollard, who has come under fire for his performances in the United Rugby Championship play-offs run.