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The Springboks’win is the second heaviest defeat South Africa has inflicted on the Scots.

Springboks thrash Scotland

The Springboks beat Scotland 55-6 at Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to close the Incoming Series with an undefeated record.

Mike Phillips is tackled during the second Test between South Africa and Wales at Mbombela stadium on June 21.

Matfield: ‘We came good when it counted’

Wales and South Africa – who clashed on Saturday in Nelspruit – will use the experience as preparation for next year’s World Cup.

​Victor Matfield appointed as interim Springboks captain

Victor Matfield will lead the Springboks for the first time since his return to the sport in this weekend’s match against World XV.

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer opted for aging players like Victor Matfield

Meyer defends choice for Springbok squad

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has defended his selection of several "30-somethings" in the squad to do duty during the Castle Lager Incoming Series.

Bulls victory over Stormers boosts Super Rugby chances

Following its weekend win over the Stormers, Bulls chances of reaching the playoffs will be given a boost if the Sharks lose their remaining games.

Matfield returns to the field for Bulls

Former Springbok stalwart Victor Matfield will make his return to the playing field for the Bulls in this year’s Super Rugby tournament.

Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield.

Matfield joins Bulls coaching staff

Former Springbok captain Victor Matfield has joined the Bulls’ coaching team for next year’s Super Rugby campaign.

Debate rages as Matfield considers return

Debate rages as Matfield considers return

Opinion is divided over whether Victor Matfield should come out of retirement and lead South Africa in a three-Test home series against England.

A test of testosterone levels

A test of testosterone levels

The Blue Bulls have lost only once this season and are ready for a Stormers side that is on a season-long unbeaten run.

Debate rages as Matfield considers return

Matfield toys with coming back if Meyer made coach

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

Ready

Ready, steady, Super Rugby

The new season is about to start and will provide a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors.

Matfield joins Bulls as coaching consultant

Matfield joins Bulls as coaching consultant

Former Springbok and Bulls player Victor Matfield has been taken on as a line-out and general forward specialist coach for the Bulls’ 2012 season.

Last lineout for Victor Matfield

Last lineout for Victor Matfield, the king of locks

When Victor Matfield plays his final game of first-class rugby, he brings the curtain down on the most successful rugby career of any South African.

Debate rages as Matfield considers return

It’s about the team, not my retirement, says Matfield

Victor Matfield says the team’s timeout between now and their match against Wales is being used to focus on the team, and not his upcoming retirement.

Cake Tin’s winds worries Matfield

Cake Tin’s winds worries Matfield

Even though the Boks played more matches at Westpac Stadium, it does not necessarily mean they would have an advantage, says Victor Matfield

Tough pool game will prepare us: Muller

Springbok lock Johann Muller says their three world cup pool matches may be the best possible preparation for the team ahead of the knockout stages.

Boks sweat over Lambie and Steyn

The Springboks’ World Cup squad will be announced on Tuesday and Frans Steyn and Pat Lambie have less than 24 hours to prove their fitness.

Boks face Tri-Nations reality check

Boks face Tri-Nations reality check

The Springboks will be handed a timely reality check by the New Zealanders in the weekend’s Tri-Nation’s Test, their last ahead of the World Cup.

Boks drop Smit to bench for All Blacks Test

Boks drop Smit to bench for All Blacks Test

South Africa have dropped captain John Smit to the bench amid five changes to the starting lineup for Saturday’s Tri-Nations Test against New Zealand.

Bulls will not be distracted

Bulls players are firmly focused on the task at hand: to beat the Sharks in their Super Rugby match.