Rugby365 • 31st March 2025 Sharks' mental wobbles bode badly for playoffs Poor game management and an alarming lack of intensity have characterised another underwhelming campaign for the Springbok-laden Sharks.
Daily Maverick • 28th March 2025 Paul Roos takes centre stage as schoolboy rugby season hits its stride Bragging rights will be up for grabs when the biggest rugby schools in the country travel to Paul Roos for the annual Noord-Suid tournament between 28 March and 1 April 2025.
Rugby365 • 24th March 2025 SA teams' priorities: URC or Europe? The Bulls, Lions and Sharks may need to sacrifice their European Challenge Cup title ambitions in order to realise their grander United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup goals.
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.
Rugby365 • 10th March 2025 Sharks may pip Bulls in race for URC ‘top spot’ The Sharks look set to finish ahead of the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship standings, while all four franchises could qualify for the play-offs for the first time in the tournament’s history.
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.
Rugby365 • 13th February 2025 Paul Roos coach: Culture key to unbeaten run in 2024 Paul Roos coach Corné Uys reveals how the foundations were laid for a 15-game winning streak and how South Africa’s leading schoolboy side is shaping up ahead of the 2025 season.
Rugby365 • 3rd February 2025 Bomb Squad trend about balance, not numbers England will not replicate the Springboks’ second-half successes until they strike a better balance between youth and experience across the matchday squad.
Daily Maverick • 26th January 2025 Six Nations and Bok clash will define France’s season Les Bleus have everything to prove in the tournament starting on 31 January, and in November’s Test against the Springboks.
Rugby365 • 21st January 2025 SA’s Champions Cup shocker demands greater scrutiny The results and key scoring stats show how South Africa’s top teams regressed in the latest edition of the Champions Cup.
