Craig Lewis

Closer look: Willemse’s high work rate in Bok cameo

Damian Willemse’s high work rate and intensity in looking to get involved in play against Georgia would have been particularly satisfying for the Springbok coaches, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks coach hails Fassi’s ‘dream debut’

Coach Sean Everitt has described how Aphelele Fassi’s Sharks teammates cheered wildly in the team room after watching him score a try on his first touch in Test rugby on Friday night, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland

Gatland wary of ‘showing hand’ ahead of Springbok Tests

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland on Monday revealed he did not plan to give the world champion Springboks an early indication of who they were likely to play against in the upcoming Test series in South Africa.

Watch: Bok media conference plunged into darkness

Check out the comical reactions from Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi as they ended up using the torch light from the Bok captain’s phone to shed light on a media conference plunged into darkness.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with team mate Lukhanyo Am after scoring their team's first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Am: Mapimpi is like a brother to me

Watch this inspiring video showcasing the journey of Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi from humble beginnings to Springbok stardom.

Rassie Erasmus during the South African national men's rugby team training session at Shimla Park on June 22, 2021 in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Nienaber on Rassie’s “water boy” duties: We like to work “out of the box”

Jacques Nienaber says it was of great benefit for Rassie Erasmus to effectively serve as a sideline assistant during Friday night’s win over Georgia.

Successful surgery for Moerat, but faces months on the sidelines

Stormers and Western Province lock Salmaan Moerat has undergone successful neck surgery and has said he can now “look forward” to beginning a period of rehabilitation.

All Blacks rout Tonga in terrible advert for ‘Test’ rugby

Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks ran in a century of points against a woefully understrength Tonga team in Auckland on Saturday.

Player ratings: PSDT, Fassi fire for Boks

Aphelele Fassi enjoyed a memorable Test debut, while Pieter-Steph du Toit sent out a reminder of his class against Georgia on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS rates the triumphant Boks following their 40-9 win.