Rugby365 columnist Steve Farrell analyses the ‘new’ game-plan that Springbok coach Peter de Villiers keeps talking about. The Springboks got their tour off to the desired start against Wales, albeit in nerve-racking style, but it’s...

Finally, the last test match of a very long season is upon us. Will the Springboks rise meet this final challenge at Croke Park? Or will the Irish exact a measure of revenge for the Lions series defeat earlier in the year? Kick-off in Dublin is at...

Former Sharks prop BJ Botha would appear to be interested in a return to South Africa, based on a renewed ambition to represent the Boks at the 2011 World Cup. In an interview with Keo, Botha confirmed that his current contract with Irish side Ulster...

Peter de Villiers has named his Springbok side to take on Ireland at Croke Park on Saturday. Captain John Smit will pack down at hooker with former provincial team mate BJ Botha getting a start in the number 3 jersey. In a third change to the front row...

Centre Jean de Villiers has been called up to the Bok squad due to an ankle injury which has ruled Adi Jacobs out of the final test against Ireland. De Villiers is the third European based player to be called up to join the Springbok squad and will no...

Noises coming out of the Sharks camp seem to indicate that an almost seismic shift in selection policy will be on the cards for the 2010 Super 14. John Plumtree, with his back to the wall after his “chosen ones” failed to deliver any silverware in...