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Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has made eight changes for the Springboks, and one positional change for their final test match before heading for the RWC (Rugby World Cup) 2023. The two rugby giants are going to clash at Twickenham on Friday, before heading to France. The Boks will be hoping to stop the good […] READ MORE
The Springboks cruised past Wales in Cardiff to earn a historic 16-52 win, on the ‘road to RWC2023’ for the World Champions. The Boks are currently on a three-match winning streak and will hope to continue with this trend in their final pre-World Cup match against a formidable All Blacks side this Friday night. Embed […] READ MORE
A shadow of doubt certainly lies above South Africa’s beloved Springboks’ as they prepare to defend their title as Rugby World Cup Champions. Jacques Nienaber has made it clear that he has full faith in the squad that he has selected. Nienaber, Rassie Erasmus, and the rest of the Springbok coaching team have built a […] READ MORE
New Springbok stars are emerging ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023. Jacques Nienaber will announce South Africa’s Rugby World Cup squad on Tuesday and there is no shortage of competition for selection, especially up-front. South Africa has no shortage of physical forwards to choose from including a colossal battle for the No.8 jersey. Duane […] READ MORE
It’s been exactly 16 years since France last hosted the Rugby World Cup tournament. Larissa Falls chatted with former Springbok legend and Champion of that 2007 competition, Victor Matfield, as he takes us down memory lane and looks towards this years campaign. RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Victor Matfield What are your memories of France […] READ MORE
The Springboks lethargic first-half performance cost them dearly in their Rugby Championship matchup against the All Blacks on Saturday. There were a number of issues that contributed to the Springboks lethargic first-half performance and loss on Saturday and we consider a few of them here. Before we do that, we need to pay our respects […] READ MORE
The Springboks beat the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship in Pretoria by 43 points to 12 in the Rugby Championship opener in Pretoria on Saturday evening. We take a look at the key takeaways the Springboks will take from this matchup. Springboks beat the Wallabies 43-12 Before we take that look, we cannot resist highlighting […] READ MORE
The Springbok rugby coach race has started according to some scribes and fans. The reality is that there won’t be any clarity in the immediate future. There has been a lot of commentary from various sources and fans. Managing Editor Ryan Jordan is of the opinion that there won’t be any decision made public until […] READ MORE
Did you see Rassie Erasmus’ social media posts about Wayne Barnes after the recent game between France and South Africa? (a game the Boks narrowly lost) Did you feel compelled afterward to send death threats to him and his family, or threaten sexual violence to his partner? No, me neither. True I’m not a South […] READ MORE
The World Rugby rankings are a fascinating viewing. Gone are the days of the All Blacks scoffing at the enormous gap between themselves and the rest. After the Autumn Nations series, there are noteworthy shifts in rugby’s pecking order. It reveals that ideally, World Cup draws should be done much closer to the tournament start […] READ MORE
Connor Dickins has been writing for LWOS Rugby since September 2021, covering a wide variety of topics. His main focus has been on English domestic rugby, as well as interviews with players from across the world. Connor has also written articles for the World Rugby Museum blog 'From the Vaults'. He graduated with a History BA from Essex University in 2016.