Latest South Africa news

Big defeat prompts questions about tactics, selections

Today at 07:35 - Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be under pressure to alter his game plan and selection strategy following New Zealand and Ireland’s big World Cup wins, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya....

'Destructive' Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap

Today at 07:24 - The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports....

Springboks reveal Nyakane's replacement

Today at 07:05 - SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Trevor Nyakane's replacement is one his way to Japan....

Springboks call in replacement as injury rules Trevor Nyakane out of World Cup

Today at 06:05 - South Africa have been forced to call-up a replacement player into their World Cup squad following a tournament ending injury to prop Trevor Nyakane....

Du Toit receives World Cup call-up

Today at 06:01 - Bok prop Thomas du Toit was en route from France to Nagoya, Japan, on Monday after being called up as an injury replacement for the injured Trevor Nyakane....

All Blacks captain Kieran Read in the gun for neck tackle against Springboks

Today at 04:15 - A South African rugby critic is turning the heat on All Black captain Kieran Read, accusing him of a clear professional foul around the neck....

2019 Rugby World Cup: Joe Moody under spotlight for hit on Malcolm Marx in All Blacks win over Springboks

Today at 03:24 - First Read, now Moody - the All Blacks' physicality against the Boks is being questioned....

2019 Rugby World Cup: All Blacks captain Kieran Read in the gun for neck tackle against Springboks

Yesterday at 01:31 - Springbok fans battle each other over new Kieran Read professional foul claim....

2019 Rugby World Cup: All Blacks put charm on display after win against Springboks

Yesterday at 21:17 - The All Blacks continue to win the hearts of supporters across the globe at the RWC....