SA Rugbymag

South African rugby news, fixtures, results, video, interviews, and more. Covering the Springboks, Bulls, Stormers/Western Province, Sharks, Cheetahs, Kings and Lions, as well as schools and club rugby.

Primary Menu Search
  • Home
  • Match Centre
  • British & Irish Lions
  • Videos
  • Supabets
  • Cars
    • Motoring News
    • Used Cars For Sale
    • New Cars For Sale
    • Demo Cars For Sale
  • Daddy’s Deals

You are here: Home ∼ Almost 90 percent of fans would tweak Bok team

Almost 90 percent of fans would tweak Bok team

The Springboks lineup for the national anthem The Springboks lineup for the national anthem
Published on July 22, 2021

SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say about the match-day squad Jacques Nienaber selected for first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.

Before the Bok team announcement on Tuesday, there were doubts over the availability of captain Siya Kolisi and uncertainty over who would start at No 8 in the absence of the injured Duane Vermeulen.

Official confirmation came when Nienaber’s team was unveiled, with Kolisi declared fit to retain the captaincy and Kwagga Smith named as Vermeulen’s replacement at the back of the scrum.

Handre Pollard was named as the vice-captain and will earn his 50th cap in the momentous opening Test.

All in all, 21 players in the latest match 23 featured in the Springboks’ triumphant World Cup campaign in Japan in 2019.

Following a poll run by SARugbymag.co.za asking readers to whether or not they would make any changes to the side, the votes have been cast.

A whopping 61.40% of fans are fairly happy with the team Nienaber decided on, saying while they would have preferred to make one or two changes, the side is pretty good.

In second place, with 24.76% of the votes, is a group of readers that believes the team is decent but there should be several changes.

Those who wholeheartedly agree with Nienaber’s match 23 are only 12.31% of the voters. This group of readers agreed that the selected team is spot on.

A small percentage of readers, around 1.54%, believes the coach completely missed the mark with the lineup for the all-important opening Test.

Photo: Steve Haag

Posted in Lions Tour, News, Springboks, Test Rugby, Top headlines Tagged NEWS, Springboks, Test Rugby

Post by SA Rugby magazine

SA Rugby magazine

MPU #1 - (DESKTOP SIZE 300x250 / MOBILE SIZE 320x50, 300x250, 320x100)
← Previous Next →

Ratings: Du Toit one of the few standouts for Boks

The Boks faded in the second half to slump to a 22-17...

Five key areas the Boks need to dominate for first victory

SA Rugby magazine highlights five crucial areas the Boks will need to...

Duhan should be celebrated for his Lions success

Duhan van der Merwe’s achievements should be truly appreciated by South Africans,...

JdV: Boks-Lions have everything to play for

Performing in empty stadiums will be a key factor in the series...

Dynamic Dayimani: Forward to back

While he has been signed as an ‘edge’ forward, Hacjivah Dayimani could...

Boks have muscle memory to rely on

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are experts at finding solutions to tricky...

Top six: Best and worst foreign imports

SARugbymag.co.za identifies six of the best and worst foreign players to play...

Column: When context is needed

As highlighted by the Argentina controversy, ‘cancel culture’ needs a spoonful of...

Dark cloud hangs over WP Rugby

The problems at Western Province Rugby are layered, and everyone involved needs...

From the mag: Foreign Favourites

As Vodacom Super Rugby turned 25 this year, JON CARDINELLI picks an...

Bulls rookies to watch

After a massive exodus of players the Vodacom Bulls will be eager...

Analysis: The new suffocate-and-strangle game

For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to...

VIEW MORE
  • Team graphics: Springboks vs B&I Lions
  • Boks vs Lions (1st Test): Predict and WIN!
  • Lions team announcement: Duhan to front Boks
  • Teams: SA A vs Bulls
Boks

Why the Boks should be bullish

There is good reason for the Springboks to enter the British & Irish Lions series with confidence, writes MARK KEOHANE in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

  • Watch: Did Gatland’s words influence Jonker?


COVID-19 Corona Virus
South African Resource Portal

ABOUT

  • Contact us
  • Competitions
  • Videos
  • Player Features
  • Subscribe
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy Policy

TOURNAMENTS

    • Rugby Championship
    • Super Rugby
    • Currie Cup
    • Varsity Cup
    • Gold Cup
    • Schools
    • Six Nations
    • Champions Cup
    • World Cup

OPINION

  • Mallett on SuperSport
  • Cardinelli column
  • Lewis column
  • Xabanisa column
  • Borchardt column
  • Superbru

Primary Menu

  • Home
  • Match Centre
  • British & Irish Lions
  • Videos
  • Supabets
  • Cars
    • Motoring News
    • Used Cars For Sale
    • New Cars For Sale
    • Demo Cars For Sale
  • Daddy’s Deals
×