Boks prove life after Matfield

The efficiency of their lineout is the main reason why the Boks returned from their European tour unbeaten, says Rob Houwing.

• Heyneke in buoyant mood
• Twickers heroes: Bok ratings
• Cooper set for boxing debut

Matfield to coach Bulls pack

The Bulls have confirmed the appointment of Victor Matfield as their Forwards and Attack Coach for the 2013 Super Rugby season.

• Bok lock Etzebeth cited
• RWC rankings race hots up
• Meyer not using Div's strategy

BMW names Bok ambassadors

Several Springbok stars have been picked as ambassadors for the their official vehicle partner, BMW.

• Sadie could quit Bulls - report
• History favours 'Saders, Reds
• Vermeulen back in training

Matfield backs Kruger at No 5

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield says Bulls lock Juandré Kruger is the ideal candidate to replace the injured Andries Bekker.

• England brace for hostile SA
• Mitchell rues Lions' injury woes
• Flood eager to shine in SA

Second-row angst for Heyneke

The Bulls’ Juandre Kruger looks like being fast-tracked to a Bok start against England after Andries Bekker’s newest injury blow.

• Schoolboy banned for racism
• Mallett expects conservative SA
• Workload too much on Bekker

Sense in Matfield return - Gold

Former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold believes a return to the Springbok fold by retired lock Victor Matfield could be beneficial.

• RWC 2015 kick-off date named
• Bulls wary of Highlanders threat
• Sharks alert for business end

Victor, Fourie put Boks first

JJ Harmse urges fans to reserve judgment on whether Victor Matfield and Fourie du Preez should play for the Boks, until they do...

• Stormers loan Canadian loosie
• White tries to lure Larkham
• Bok trial at Newlands - Gysie

Low backing for Victor return

Francois Steyn is the overseas/retired player Sport24 readers would most like to see back in a Springbok jersey soon.

• Habana heads for ‘home’ slot
• Ex-Bok sorry for 'coconut' term
• Cooper escapes tweet ban

Matfield: I'll only play for Bulls

Victor Matfield has confirmed that Heyneke Meyer approached him about a possible return to rugby but nothing is decided yet.

• Michael Lynagh suffers stroke
• SARU welcomes new sponsor
• Bulls feel flattered - Ludeke

Sport24 Facebook banter

Sport24 readers' comments from our Facebook page on Victor Matfield's Bok return, SA's Olympic kit and the Stormers' first loss.

Meyer keen on Matfield return

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer is still keen on luring Victor Matfield out of retirement to captain the national team.

• Meyer's men given green light
• Bulls tops in Lions clash
• Crusaders hold off Stormers

Celebs share Argus madness

TV presenters, rugby players and politicians braved the blistering Cape Town heat to complete the iconic Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour at the weekend.

• 'Like' Liezel's bike for the Argus
• Expresso host on crutches after Argus

Matfield: I'd play for Heyneke

Former Springbok Victor Matfield could come out of retirement, but only if Heyneke Meyer is unveiled as the new Springbok coach.

• Bulls let slip Meyer's Bok job
• Veteran Bok joins Leopards
• Earl Rose set for Kings debut

Matfield to join Bulls staff

Former Springbok and Bulls legend Victor Matfield will join the Bulls on a consultancy basis for the 2012 Super Rugby season.

• Sharks trial Mjekevu, Newman
• Ioane resists lure of the Yen
• Welsh great hails Williams

Matfield: Don't shun BaaBaas

Bok legend Victor Matfield has defended the concept of the Barbarians rugby team, despite their 60-11 thrashing by Australia.

• Oz primed for 'tough' Wales
• Wallabies rout hapless BaaBaas
• Victor bows out vanquished

Matfield to captain Barbarians

Former Bok lock Victor Matfield will captain a Barbarians team containing more than a thousand Test caps against Australia.

• Strauss honoured by call-up
• Matfield: Pick only local Boks
• Matfield set for last hurrah

Matfield set for last hurrah

Retiring Springbok lock Victor Matfield could captain the Barbarians against Australia in what will be his last rugby match.

• League star set face Wallabies
• Woodward slams English RFU
• Hoskins hails Mannetjies Roux

Matfield on scuffle with White

Retired Bok Victor Matfield reveals in his autobiography that his relationship with former coach Jake White was one of conflict.

• All Black star in drunken spree
• SARU 'should look North'
• SANZAR rewards Lawrence

SARU hails Smit, Matfield

SARU has paid tribute to Bok captain John Smit and vice-captain Victor Matfield after their retirement from international rugby.

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• Aussies laugh off 2015 Boks
• Boks still RWC force, but ...

Heyneke won't apply - Matfield

Legendary lock Victor Matfield says Blue Bulls rugby head, Heyneke Meyer, won't apply for the position as new Springbok coach.

• De Villiers: I never resigned
• Matfield best Bok ever - Smit
• Watson: Bryce allowed too much

Matfield best Bok ever - Smit

Springbok captain John Smit has lauded Victor Matfield, describing the lock as the greatest Springbok ever.

• White wants Bok coaching job
• Pocock a 'jewel of a jackal'
• RWC schedule shuffle on cards

Matfield bemoans schedule

Springbok lock Victor Matfield says less recovery time before the RWC has led to southern hemisphere teams picking up more injuries.

• England's Armitage banned
• Lawrence to referee Boks v Oz
• Steyn blow bigger than Carter

SA to target Samoan set pieces

The Springboks have hinted they will target the Samoan set pieces when they clash in their final Pool D game on Friday.

• Lambie in it for the long haul
• Matfield named to skipper Boks
• France stick with Parra at 10

Matfield set to skipper Boks

Lock Victor Matfield will captain the Springboks for the first time in a Rugby World Cup match when they face Samoa.

• Bakkies in race against time
• Fiji flanker loses ban appeal
• Record 11 changes by Wales