Injury-hit Cheetahs back rookies in Currie Cup opener

Coach Hawies Fourie has named 13 debutants in the Cheetahs’ match 23 for their opening Currie Cup game of the season against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.

Watch: Frans Steyn, the joker

A handful of Springboks, including Jesse Kriel and Willie le Roux, have shared their thoughts on Frans Steyn – the man, the myth and the joker.

Watch: Mapimpi documentary trailer

Watch the trailer for the official documentary of Makazole Mapimpi’s journey from a seemingly hopeless situation to 2019 World Cup winner.

B&I Lions forced to make late changes

Warren Gatland has had to make two injury-enforced changes to the British & Irish Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

On this day in 1995: Boks win maiden RWC title

On this day 26 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.

Ex-Bok skipper hails ‘respected’ B&I Lions captain

Legendary former Springbok captain John Smit has come to the defence of under-fire British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones, whom he believes embodies the spirit of rugby more than any other player.

Watch: How can the Lions attack the Boks? 

Squidge Rugby provides some suggestions as to how Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions might take on the Springboks and potentially exploit any weaknesses in the world champions’ gameplan.

Highlights: Lions vs Western Province

The Lions bounced back from their opening Currie Cup defeat by the Pumas by holding on for a thrilling bonus-point win over Western Province on Wednesday night.

Watch: Duhan van der Merwe – Lions origins

British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe opens up about leaving the Bulls as a youngster, older brother Akker’s continued motivation and being selected for the prestigious touring side.

Watch: Maxwane’s devastating side-step

Prior to scoring a brace of tries against Western Province in Wednesday’s Currie Cup clash, Lions wing Rabz Maxwane left Sergeal Petersen in his wake with this wicked side-step.