Enforced rotation, poor results, and logistical and political issues have raised questions over the viability of South African Champions Cup involvements.
Some players were unlucky to miss out on our men's Top 100 list. Here are 10 who could have made it.
Springboks back Manie Libbok, versatile forward Keke Morabe and Ben-Jason Dixon are likely to miss this weekend's important clash at Twickenham Stoop against Harlequins.
The Stormers are running out of cattle according to head coach John Dobson after two players were hospitalised after the game against Toulon.
The Springboks came within two late kicks of a perfect record across 2024. A Ciaran Frawley drop goal in the 80th minute in Durban and a shanked Manie Libbok Libbok penalty in the 79th minute...
Having missed last year’s Rugby World Cup through non-selection, his 2024 international year was cut short after just two appearances.
The world's greatest players are set to descend on Europe over the next month with several set to quicken the pulse
The 33-year-old blindside flanker, who was a member of the Exeter Chiefs side that won the Champions Cup/Premiership double in 2020, can also operate at No8.
It might not quite the same fortress as New Zealand’s Eden Park but whatever it is, whether it is the climate or just the lay of the land, the Suncorp Stadium has been virtually impregnable for South Africa teams of the past.
From the Springboks to age-grade level, South African rugby players have the reputation of being bigger and more physical than their opponents. But is that actually the case?