Daily Maverick • 20th March 2026 Rassie’s investment in youth will bolster Boks’ World Cup prospects The Bok coach’s alignment camp selections show how the drive to develop younger options is set to accelerate in the lead-up to the 2027 tournament.
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.
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.
Rugby365 • 22nd December 2025 Are struggling SA teams behind the Bomb Squad curve? The Stormers have emulated the Springboks but the stats show how the Bulls, Sharks and Lions have failed to live up to the second-half hype.
Rugby365 • 1st December 2025 How the Boks became Test rugby’s most potent team Tactical mastery between the “four set pieces” allowed the Springboks to take their attacking stats as well as their results to the next level in 2025.
RugbyPass+ • 19th November 2025 Bomb Squad, Pom Squad boss fourth-quarter stats How the Springboks continue to lead the bench boom, and how England are catching up.
RugbyPass+ • 7th November 2025 How Kolisi has emerged from the shadows to become the GOAT Siya Kolisi is the glue that holds the greatest Springbok side together and deserves as many plaudits for his on-field contributions as he does for his work off the park.
RugbyPass+ • 16th September 2025 How ‘Project 2027’ is driving a Springboks revolution Rassie Erasmus has work to do if he's going to bolster the younger age-groups and balance the experience scales ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
RugbyPass+ • 10th August 2025 How the Springboks’ No 10 options will keep the All Blacks guessing While the Springboks remain focused on their opening Rugby Championship double-header against the Wallabies, much of South Africa is already looking ahead to the showdown with the All Blacks in Auckland, and a potentially game-defining call at No 10.
RugbyPass+ • 25th June 2025 Springboks in need of a rebuild with prop stocks depleted Steven Kitshoff’s enforced retirement as well as an extensive front-row injury list will force Rassie Erasmus to rebuild the Springbok pack sooner than expected.
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.
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.
Daily Maverick • 28th November 2024 Rassie’s brave selections have laid platform for future Bok success Unpacking the method behind the supposed madness of selecting 50 players and changing the starting XV regularly during a monumental 2024 season for the Springboks.
RugbyPass+ • 8th November 2024 Why the Boks are the kings of clutch...and Ireland aren’t far off The ability to dominate and outscore most opponents in the all-important fourth quarter is why South Africa and Ireland are at the top of the rankings.
Daily Maverick • 13th October 2024 Trend-setting Springboks still have room to kick on Top of the charts by every other measure, the Boks lag behind in goal kicking.
RugbyPass+ • 19th September 2024 Why Rassie Erasmus should cull some Boks veterans for 2027 Rassie Erasmus has some tough but necessary calls to make regarding his ageing stars in the lead-up to the 2027 World Cup.
RugbyPass+ • 25th August 2024 Rassie Erasmus and his 'B' teams continue to divide and conquer Foreign critics accuse the South Africans of disrespect when they omit key players, but there is method to the madness.
RugbyPass+ • 11th July 2024 How can Rassie Erasmus evolve his deadly Bomb Squad? The Springboks have paid Ireland the ultimate compliment by unleashing their fiercest and most successful six-two bench combination in the two-match series in South Africa.
