Lekker Rugby Pod • 24th June 2026 Why Rassie Is Fast-Tracking a New Generation Jon Cardinelli, joins Harry Jones on The Lekker Rugby Pod to decode what this next wave of Springboks tells us about 2027.
Rugby365 • 22nd June 2026 Rassie's Bomb Squad dilemma: Can rookies plug gaps? Injuries will force Rassie Erasmus to develop a new Bomb Squad dynamic in the 2026 Test season – with the uncapped Paul de Villiers set for a key role.
Daily Maverick • 19th June 2026 Norton, Tshituka in the spotlight as Erasmus ponders Springbok captaincy beyond 2027 Strong depth exists in the Springbok set-up, but the hunt for future skippers continues.
Rugby365 • 15th June 2026 Rassie's forward planning will tee Boks up for next two World Cups Current squad selections show how the Springboks have bolstered their young player stocks with a view to peaking in 2027 and beyond.
Daily Maverick • 14th June 2026 AI is giving teams a competitive advantage in modern-day rugby Artificial intelligence can reveal patterns and insights that shape performances, but coaches and analysts continue to drive the data-capturing and decision-making process.
Rugby365 • 7th June 2026 How Erasmus can tick both boxes in Gqeberha double-header The availability of the Stormers players, as well as the addition of several junior stars, will boost the Springboks ahead of the fixtures against the Barbarians and Zimbabwe.
Daily Maverick • 7th June 2026 Major Sacha injury blow puts Springbok depth to the test Manie Libbok and Handré Pollard will shoulder more responsibility in the absence of the first-choice Bok flyhalf. Meanwhile, exciting young options continue to emerge.
Rugby365 • 1st June 2026 SA's power game the key to overseas upsets The Bulls and Stormers may need to follow the Springboks’ lead in order to claim semifinal wins against Glasgow Warriors and Leinster this Saturday.
Daily Maverick • 29th May 2026 Cheslin Kolbe’s homecoming is a big boost for Stormers and Boks Cheslin Kolbe’s impending return to South Africa after nearly a decade abroad could have significant benefits for both teams before the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
Rugby365 • 25th May 2026 Why Leinster's Champions Cup shocker will give SA teams hope The punch-drunk Irish giants may need to beat three physical South African teams in succession to secure an important United Rugby Championship title.
Daily Maverick • 19th May 2026 Schedule alignment key to rugby's global season Saru president Mark Alexander’s call for drastic change must be heard if the sport is to maximise its potential and address the issue of player welfare
Rugby365 • 18th May 2026 Why Bulls may have edge on Stormers, Lions The Bulls have bolstered their title bid by winning key overseas fixtures, while the Stormers and Lions have blown several opportunities en route to the play-offs.
Daily Maverick • 15th May 2026 Injuries and playoff permutations will shape Springbok selections The Springbok coach’s alignment camp squad hints at youth, but injury casualties and results may force some changes.
RugbyPass+ • 14th May 2026 Junior Boks well placed to continue dominance on world stage The young side is yet to realise its potential and they will be even stronger at the Junior World Championship in Georgia next month.
Rugby365 • 13th May 2026 Paarl Boys coach: Schools success is a long-term game Paarl Boys High coach Sean Erasmus believes that Stellenberg’s rise to the top of the rankings is no accident and that more schools are reaping the benefits of a long-term vision.
Rugby365 • 11th May 2026 Lions need Bulls to stumble, Stormers chase top spot The Stormers head into the final round needing results in Cardiff and Belfast to go their way, while the Lions’ slim home quarterfinal hopes hinge on a Bulls loss to Benetton.
Daily Maverick • 15th April 2026 Springbok departures highlight depth-building challenge for SA teams Recent events have highlighted the challenge facing local franchises across a marathon northern hemisphere season where quality in depth is paramount.
RugbyPass+ • 5th March 2026 Rassie's masterplan to future-proof the Springboks The numbers show how Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby have taken bold steps to strengthen the nation’s depth and increase the chances of the Springboks remaining at the Test pinnacle for years to come.
Lekker Rugby Pod • 23rd February 2026 Should the Springboks worry about France? Jon Cardinelli chats to the Lekker Rugby Pod about France's depth and how it compares to that of the Springboks.
Daily Maverick • 19th February 2026 France building depth for an empire to rival the Boks’ While France may go on to finish among the top teams this season, there’s evidence to suggest that the ever-improving Springboks could grow even stronger in the years to come.
