A growing number of South African stars plying their trade in Japan - or returning home - could help Rassie Erasmus achieve the unprecedented in 2027.
The South African boss last week confirmed a squad of 56 to attend an in-person camp in Cape Town in early March and he has now confirmed the names of those who will log on for a separate online gathering.
It’s been a year of transition for a lot of teams, as is often the case in the 12 months after a World Cup, which means new stars have emerged but my team of 2024 has a very familiar look to it.
Former Wallabies winger Drew Mitchell has looked back on the All Blacks’ first season under coach Scott Robertson.
Former Wallaby Adam Ashley-Cooper has playfully nicknamed Argentina the “Win Pumas” after their remarkable run of performances in 2024.
The RugbyPass Top 100 list has so far included seven Springboks between 100 and 41 on the rankings.
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...
Rugby Championship winners for the first time since 2019, unbeaten on a European tour for the first time in 11 years – the Springboks have hardly put a foot wrong in 2024.
Just four countries gained selection, with Andy Farrell’s Ireland providing four players, New Zealand three and Argentina one.