Nick Mallett: The Lions were clever, changed approach at half-time
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has rued the Springbok inaccuracies but credited the British & Irish Lions’ street smarts in their opening Test victory.
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has rued the Springbok inaccuracies but credited the British & Irish Lions’ street smarts in their opening Test victory.
SA Rugby magazine highlights five crucial areas the Boks will need to dominate to win the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
The Sharks came away deserved victors after an enthralling match against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, where both sides played with great attacking intent.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is ready to go all out in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions after making his return from Covid-19 protocols.
Versatile forward Rynhardt Elstadt says the Springboks’ substitutes have a responsibility to uphold the reputation of the ‘bomb squad’ by lifting the intensity when the Boks front the British & Irish Lions.
SA Rugby magazine looks closer at the 10 Springboks cut from the initial 47-man squad, how they performed and what lies ahead.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has opened up on the fire-pit accident which nearly cost him his chance of facing the British & Irish Lions, saying he is lucky to be able to play rugby again.
SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be wildcard selections over the course of the coming British & Irish Lions series.
The British & Irish Lions team for Saturday’s first Test against South Africa is almost finalised, defence coach Steve Tandy said during an online news conference on Monday.
SuperSport pundit and former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has reflected on the South Africa A loss to the Bulls, cautioning of the threats the British & Irish Lions have at their disposal for the Test series.