Siya Kolisi
South Africa defend World Cup crown against 14-man New Zealand
South Africa make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs and clinch a record fourth crown with a 12-11 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.
Oct 28, 22:03
Preview: England vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 23:30
Preview: France vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between France and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 14, 01:39
Preview: South Africa vs. Tonga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Tonga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 02:08
Preview: South Africa vs. Romania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Romania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 22:48
Preview: South Africa vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash between South Africa and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 22:00
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 23, 23:55
Preview: Wales vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Wales and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 17, 23:33
Preview: New Zealand vs. South Africa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 13, 23:09
Preview: South Africa vs. Australia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Australia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 7, 01:11
South Africa fall short to hand New Zealand Rugby Championship title
South Africa beat Argentina 38-21 but fall short of the margin of victory required to deny New Zealand the Rugby Championship title.
Sep 24, 18:17
Siya Kolisi says series win over Lions is a success for all of South Africa
Captain Siya Kolisi and head coach Jacques Nienaber were among a host of Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Aug 8, 13:02
Heartbreak for Lions as Morne Steyn boots South Africa to victory again
Steyn hit the target with a minute left to snatch a 19-16 victory.
Aug 7, 19:26
The forward battle which could decide Lions series - Siya Kolisi v Tom Curry
At the heart of a forward collision that will have a say on who comes out on top will be the back row clash between Siya Kolisi and Tom Curry.
Aug 4, 16:16
Jacques Nienaber takes his hat off to South Africa after second Test win
The hosts battered the Lions 27-9 in Cape Town to level the series at one win apiece, and tee up a decisive third Test next Saturday.
Jul 31, 21:32
South Africa duo back Rassie Erasmus's referee claims
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi had his say on the performance of Nic Berry and assistant coach Stick accused the Lions of starting the war of words.
Jul 30, 14:50
World Rugby to address Rassie Erasmus rant
South Africa's director of rugby was heavily critical of referee Nic Berry in an hour-long video following the first Test against the Lions.
Jul 29, 17:47
Rassie Erasmus offers to step back from British and Irish Lions series
South Africa's director of rugby addressed the camera directly for 62 minutes, raising a number of concerns against Warren Gatland's tourists.
Jul 29, 13:18
Lions come from behind to win first South Africa Test
The Lions recovered from being 12-3 down at the interval.
Jul 24, 20:04
Warren Gatland "mind games" dismissed by South Africa
Head coach Gatland claimed the Lions had already dented the Springboks ego at the set-piece.
Jul 23, 15:32
Anthony Watson reflects on World Cup final before South Africa battle
Bath man lost to South Africa in the World Cup final.
Jul 20, 16:18
Bongi Mbonambi warns against underestimating South Africa
South Africa have not played a Test match since their World Cup win in 2019.
Jul 20, 16:17
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi passed fit for Lions encounter
The flanker was one of 14 Springboks to test positive for coronavirus.
Jul 20, 13:54
Siya Kolisi to be given chance to prove fitness before Lions clash
Inspirational leader Siya Kolisi tested positive for coronavirus on July 11 and immediately went into a 10-day isolation period.
Jul 16, 17:02
Preview: Sharks vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's British and Irish Lions clash against the Sharks, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 5, 17:25
Siya Kolisi excited for British and Irish Lions challenge
The Springboks will face Warren Gatland's men in Cape Town on July 24.
Jul 1, 15:29
Bryan Habana: 'Powerful back stories will spur on Springboks'
Ex-Boks winger Bryan Habana lifted the lid on the deep-rooted backgrounds that underpin this summer's hosts.
Jun 24, 18:12
England to face World Cup conquerors South Africa in 2021
The 2019 World Cup runners-up are set for a busy autumn at Twickenham next year.
Dec 8, 10:54
Coronavirus latest: A sport-by-sport look at support during pandemic
The sporting world continues to unite against the impact of Covid-19.
Mar 27, 18:21
South Africa players dominate shortlist for Rugby Union Writers' Club personality
The Springboks are represented extensively following their success at autumn's World Cup.
Dec 31, 13:09
Springboks skipper Kolisi left "humbled and overawed" on return home
The Springboks beat England in Saturday's final.
Nov 5, 21:20
Francois Pienaar: 'South Africa 2019 World Cup success bigger than 1995'
The Springboks beat England 32-12 in Yokohama.
Nov 3, 14:16
Siya Kolisi talks up scale of celebrations if South Africa win World Cup
Springboks skipper ready for World Cup final challenge against England.
Nov 1, 08:21
Mtawarira: 'South Africa World Cup win would be extra special under Kolisi'
Kolisi has been hailed as an "inspirational leader".
Oct 28, 23:10
Day 21 at the Rugby World Cup: Springboks look to secure quarter-final place
South Africa will progress to the knockout stages with a bonus-point win over Canada, barring Italy causing a major upset by beating the All Blacks.
Oct 7, 13:16
Day 16 at the Rugby World Cup: Springboks look to keep their campaign alive
After losing to New Zealand, South Africa need to beat Italy in Pool B.
Oct 3, 23:09
New Zealand claim hard-fought victory over South Africa
Beauden Barrett inspired the All Blacks to victory from full-back.
Sep 21, 13:34
Interview: Bryan Habana: 'Rugby World Cup is too close to call'
Sports Mole speaks to former South Africa winger Bryan Habana about the upcoming World Cup in Japan and why as many as seven teams are in contention to win it.
Feb 18, 21:48
Heyneke Meyer unveils World Cup team, Marcell Coetzee, Cornal Hendricks miss out
South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer names his Rugby World Cup 31-man squad, with regulars in recent years Marcell Coetzee and Cornal Hendricks missing out.
Aug 29, 08:09
Sprigboks include five uncapped players in Championship squad
South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer names five uncapped players in his squad for the Rugby Championship.
Aug 5, 20:59
