Jared Wright 12 Nov 2025 Eddie Jones blasts ‘ridiculous refereeing decision’ as Lood de Jager was trying to do ‘everything right’ Eddie Jones has not held back in his review of Angus Gardner's decision to red card Lood de Jager in the clash against France. South Africa
Jared Wright 12 Nov 2025 Lood de Jager banned: The Springbok’s decision that led to a longer ban after controversial red card and will Rassie Erasmus call in cover? The details of Lood de Jager's suspension following his controversial red card against France. South Africa
Colin Newboult 11 Nov 2025 Ex-ref boss calls for ‘leadership’ from World Rugby after ‘brutally dangerous’ Lood de Jager ‘cheap shot’ The debate continues over Lood de Jager's red card with World Rugby urged to get involved. South Africa
Danny Stephens 11 Nov 2025 Loose Pass: Why Lood de Jager defenders are ‘missing the point’ while Thomas Ramos takes ‘greatest of all time’ tag Loose Pass is here to delve into the major talking points in the sport. Loose Pass
Jared Wright 10 Nov 2025 Springboks: When Lood de Jager will learn his suspension fate and how long the ban could be An independent disciplinary panel will decide whether Lood de Jager will face further sanction for his dangerous tackle on Thomas Ramos. South Africa
Jared Wright 10 Nov 2025 Law discussion: Why Lood de Jager’s permanent red card was the correct call after World Rugby’s subtle tweak Why a subtle World Rugby change meant that the decision to red card Lood de Jager was the correct one. South Africa
Jared Wright 10 Nov 2025 ‘We’ve learnt to accept decisions’ – Rassie Erasmus’ verdict on Lood de Jager’s red card Rassie Erasmus weighs in on the controversial red card and how the Springboks have learnt from past incidents. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Nov 2025 ‘I can’t agree with that’ – Springboks great Schalk Burger hits out at Lood de Jager’s full red card against France Schalk Burger is confused how Lood de Jager's tackle warranted a full red card. South Africa
David Skippers 29 Sep 2025 2019 Rugby World Cup winner answers Springboks SOS as Rassie Erasmus forced into late change ahead of Argentina rematch South Africa have been forced to make a late change to their squad as experienced second-row Lood de Jager has been recalled ahead of Saturday's Test with Argentina at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. South Africa
David Skippers 28 Jun 2025 Springboks player ratings v Barbarians: Returning forward and Cheslin Kolbe the ‘star performers’ in world champions’ one-sided win How South Africa's players rated in their Qatar Airways Cup victory over the Barbarians at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. South Africa
Jared Wright 28 Jun 2025 Springboks v Barbarians: Five takeaways as returning stalwart ‘dominates’ and newbies impress in ‘marred’ spectacle Our five takeaways from the Springboks' emphatic victory over the Barbarians. Internationals
Jared Wright 24 Jun 2025 Springboks squad: Winners and losers as Lood de Jager makes long-awaited return while Rassie Erasmus flexes depth Our winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' selections. South Africa
Jared Wright 24 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus names STACKED Springboks squad to face Baa-Baas as Lood de Jager returns with four uncapped players Rassie Erasmus has named his first Springboks matchday squad of the year. South Africa
Jared Wright 05 Jun 2025 Springboks squad: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus selects ‘ultimate bolters’ while Evan Roos remains out in the cold Our winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' first Springboks squad of the year. South Africa
Jared Wright 07 Apr 2025 Springboks stars dominate to worsen ex-All Blacks coaches woes Damian de Allende and Lood de Jager were central to the Wild Knights' victory over Toyota Verblitz. South Africa
David Skippers 14 Mar 2025 Springboks: Every SA Rugby Player of the Year Award winner as Cheslin Kolbe breaks 11-year drought Planet Rugby takes a look at all the winners of the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year accolade since the award's inception in 1992. South Africa
Jared Wright 10 Jan 2025 Springboks lock set for long-awaited return after seven months out for ‘off the bone’ injury Lood de Jager is set to make his long-awaited return from injury this weekend. South Africa
Jared Wright 02 Nov 2024 Where are they now? The 2019 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks Five years on from that victory over England in Japan, we take a look where the 2019 Springboks are now. South Africa
Jared Wright 22 Oct 2024 Springboks squad winners and losers as ‘spoilt for choice’ Rassie Erasmus snubs Bulls stars and welcomes ‘world-class’ quartet back Our winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus names his squad for the November internationals. South Africa
David Skippers 08 Sep 2024 Springboks head into Rugby Championship title run-in minus several injured stars The Springboks will head into Rugby Championship title run-in against Argentina without several players who are battling to overcome injuries. South Africa
David Skippers 22 Aug 2024 Springboks: ‘Champion of a man’ Eben Etzebeth ‘really deserves’ to break Victor Matfield’s appearance record Lood de Jager has sung the praises of Eben Etzebeth, who is set to become the Springboks' most capped Test player. South Africa
David Skippers 22 Aug 2024 Springboks: Lood de Jager’s take on the All Blacks’ second-row ‘crisis’ Springboks lock Lood de Jager gives his views on the upcoming second-row battle between South Africa and New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 20 Aug 2024 Springboks squad selection winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus swings the axe and welcomes back ‘world-class’ superstars for All Blacks Tests Our winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus names his squad for the upcoming Tests against the All Blacks. South Africa
Jared Wright 20 Aug 2024 Springboks greats question Wallabies ‘ideally timed’ injuries to ‘nullify’ a dominant strength of Rassie Erasmus’ team Springboks greats have questioned the validity of Australia's front-row injuries in the Rugby Championship clash in Perth. South Africa
Jared Wright 13 Aug 2024 ‘It’s off the bone’ – Springboks lock Lood de Jager reveals his possible return date after ‘pretty bad’ injury Lood de Jager has revealed the extent of the injury he sustained in the Japan Rugby League One final. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 02 Jul 2024 Injured XV: The most ‘unlucky’ player, a ‘superstar’ All Black and several Rugby World Cup winners The fully-fledged start of the mid-year Test window is upon us this weekend and we put together a team of injured stars that is remarkably good. Internationals
Jared Wright 26 Jun 2024 Springboks v Ireland: 13 of the world’s best who will miss the epic series in South Africa The 13 brilliant players who will miss the Test series between the Springboks and Ireland. Internationals
Dylan Coetzee 16 Jun 2024 Another Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok goes under the knife ahead of Test season Springbok second-row Lood de Jager has reportedly had surgery on his shoulder that will see him sidelined for at least the next two months. South Africa
Jared Wright 11 Jun 2024 Bokrometer: Breaking down Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks squad, Thomas ‘The Tank’ du Toit’s ‘masterclass’ and URC standouts This week's Bokrometer takes a look at Rassie Erasmus' first Springboks squad of the year and reviews performances in the URC, Premiership and Top 14. South Africa
Jared Wright 02 Jun 2024 Springboks face a potential lock crisis ahead of Wales and Ireland Tests Rassie Erasmus could have a bit of a lock crisis on his hands. South Africa
