Rugby365 • 17th June 2025 Dublin disappointment sums up SA club season The South African franchises need to admit that they were out-played and out-coached over the course of the 2024-25 club season.
Daily Maverick • 13th June 2025 Van Graan’s success highlights depth of SA coaching talent Bath coach Johann van Graan is the latest in a long line of South Africans who have taken their skills to the next level.
Rugby365 • 2nd June 2025 Brutal honesty needed to untangle Stormers' mess The Stormers need to address the imbalance in their selections and playing strategy if they want to become a side that can win trophies as well as entertain.
Financial Mail • 29th May 2025 Greater exposure, investment fuelling schoolboy rugby boom With players moving straight from their desks to the pitch, the game has become even more competitive, attracting big crowds and sponsorships
Daily Maverick • 26th May 2025 Current SA teams would struggle to qualify for new World Club Cup While plans to stage the inaugural World Club Cup gather momentum, there’s reason to be concerned about the state of South Africa’s rugby franchises.
RugbyPass+ • 20th May 2025 Opportunity knocks for 'new warriors' in Springboks squad Europe-based warriors Juarno Augustus and Marnus van der Merwe could be the breakout stars this July as Rassie Erasmus looks to add another layer to the Springboks’ depth.
Daily Maverick • 11th May 2025 Greatest Rivalry series set to change rugby’s quadrennial narrative The new series involving the Springboks and All Blacks will alter the shape of the game and change the way a four-year cycle is viewed.
Daily Maverick • 4th May 2025 Springbok flyhalf battle is no zero sum game Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s sparkling performances for the Stormers has reignited the flyhalf debate – but closer analysis shows why South Africa will need more than one outstanding No 10.
19th March 2025 Bench Selections By Game How the tier-one nations selected their benches since the start of the 2024 season
19th March 2025 Swapping Europe for Japan The Springboks who've moved from a European club to a Japanese side in recent seasons.
19th March 2025 Overseas Boks by Country (2019-27) Player movement of the overseas-based Springboks and South Africa A players in recent seasons.
RugbyPass+ • 19th March 2025 How the Springboks are looking east for a World Cup three-peat Local stars as well a growing group in Japan hold the key for an ageing Springbok squad in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup
Daily Maverick • 19th March 2025 Why the ever-evolving Springbok bench still has the edge over ‘Le Bomb Squad’ France adopted South Africa’s 7-1 strategy to win the Six Nations, but there’s evidence to suggest that the Springboks have already taken the Bomb Squad concept to the next level.
Rugby365 • 17th March 2025 Why France will lead the northern charge against Boks in 2025 The Six Nations stats reveal why France rather than Ireland represent the Northern Hemisphere’s best chance of a win against the Springboks later this year.
Daily Maverick • 16th March 2025 Rassie’s push to move Rugby Championship could speed up global season reform Aligning the Rugby Championship with the Six Nations will mitigate South Africa and Argentina’s player-welfare issues and bring rugby closer to a global season.
Lekker Rugby Pod • 7th March 2025 Springbok depth chat on the Lekker Rugby Pod MW Welman and Harry Jones chat with Jon Cardinelli on the Lekker Rugby Pod about the Springboks' depth ahead of the 2025 Test season.
Rugby365 • 3rd March 2025 Bok 'supergroup' continues to evolve The appointment of Felix Jones highlights the scale of the Springboks’ tactical ambition ahead of a potentially monumental 2025 Test season.
28th February 2025 Springbok depth chart by age Springboks who have been invited to the 2025 alignment camps, according to their ranking in the national depth chart and age.
RugbyPass+ • 27th February 2025 Springbok selection experiment far from over We can expect more rotation in 2025 and a lengthy list of players to rival the 50-strong contingent of 2024. More specifically, we can expect Erasmus to tinker with his combinations and explore his options across the various age profiles.
Rugby365 • 24th February 2025 Split-squad strategy to bring Boks more success in 2025 The logistical challenges of the 2025 Test season will be mitigated by the Springboks’ outstanding strength in depth.
