Springboks

All Blacks v Springboks (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images) The Springboks were included in the 2020 Rugby Championship fixtures released on Thursday, but the world champions have several hurdles to clear before they can take part. First, the government must lift a ban on teams from the republic competing internationally, which was introduced early this…

The northern hemisphere based Eight Nations tournament is in doubt following Japan's withdrawal last week.World rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte, however, says negotiations are currently underway to have the Springboks replace the Brave Blossoms.Currently, the Springboks are scheduled to play in the Rugby Championship that will take place in New Zealand in November and December.With contact…

Handre Pollard, Siya Kolisi (Getty Images) South Africa-based stars of the 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok squad were told on Friday that they can start contact training after being unable to play since March because of the coronavirus.Register your interest for the British & Irish Lions tickets in South Africa 2021However, whether the champions will…

A bigger than usual tally of props and hookers will be buoyed by Bok coach Jacques Nienaber's extraordinary front-row needs.The versatility of both Trevor Nyakane and Thomas du Toit would be a treasured attribute on a "Covid-era" tour.Joseph Dweba may well exploit the gap left at hooker by RWC squad member Schalk Brits' retirement.A record-sized…

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander during the South African national rugby team arrival media conference at OR Tambo International Airport on 5 November 2019 (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images) SA Rugby president Mark Alexander acknowledged that the sport had failed to open doors for black coaches.Forty-nine former Springboks, coaches and administrators wrote a statement criticising…