Lions vs Stormers cancelled
The Rainbow Cup SA match between the Lions and Stormers, scheduled for Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with COVID-19 protocols.
Craig Lewis
Proudfoot: Rassie has a very distinctive style of coaching
Matt Proudfoot has reflected on how Rassie Erasmus’ arrival as Bok coach provided ‘clarity in terms of how the team should play to their strengths’.
Closer look: Boks’ backup options for Vermeulen
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are masters at problem-solving, so what could be the alternatives if Duane Vermeulen is unavailable to face the British & Irish Lions? CRAIG LEWIS assesses.
Bok coach: Fire-pit incident not ideal, but accidents happen
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is cautiously optimistic that Damian de Allende and RG Snyman’s availability for the British & Irish Lions series won’t be jeopardised by this past weekend’s fire-pit incident. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Curwin Bosch to Stormers rumours re-emerge
Despite Curwin Bosch having been ‘locked and reloaded’ at the Sharks until 2023, tantalising rumours have linked the Springbok flyhalf with a move to the Stormers. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Ex-Bok hooker Bismarck du Plessis leaves Montpellier
South African World Cup-winner Bismarck du Plessis has left Montpellier a year before the end of his contract, the Top 14 club announced on Tuesday.
Bok wings have lost none of their world-class appeal
There are injury concerns elsewhere, but the fact that bthe Springboks will head into the British & Irish Lions series with the most lethal wing combination in world rugby is a source of solace, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks confirm Mbonambi signing
It has been confirmed that Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will complete the move from the Stormers to the Sharks later this year.
Boks honoured with a special Presidential Award
The Springboks have received a special Presidential Award from the Black Management Forum.
De Allende, Snyman to see specialist after suffering burns
Springboks Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will be meeting a specialist again later this week to ‘review next steps of their recovery’ after suffering burns in a fire-pit accident.
