BIG BLOW: Eight players have been ruled out of the Springboks' Tests against Ireland and Portugal, including a dozen of its World Cup winners.

Here's why the Springboks have to wear their unpopular away kit on home turf - Loftus - in their clash against Ireland this weekend...

The Springboks could lose their No 1 World Rugby ranking against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria next weekend.

Warren Gatland's depleted Wales team have produced a battling performance but World Cup holders South Africa triumphed 41-13 at neutral Twickenham.

There is a scenario where the Springboks could lose the No 1 spot in the world rankings to Ireland this weekend. Here are the permutations.

Filipo Daugunu has put his hand up to wear the Wallabies No.13 jersey after injury and a withdrawal rocked the squad ahead of their opening Test...

Kriel enjoyed another strong showing in the No13 jumper, after a good performance against Wales a few weeks ago.

The Springboks will have a new referee handling their upcoming Test against Ireland at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Here's who ...

Double World Cup-winning Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has been called up for the home Test series against Ireland and the one-off Test against...