Kolbe races Bok game changers into Lions series
SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be match-winners for the Boks against the British & Irish Lions.
Furlong: Kitshoff can make Beast-like impact on Lions series
Tadhg Furlong says Steven Kitshoff has the potential to be equally influential in the Test series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions as his predecessor ‘Beast’ Mtawarira was when the sides met 12 years ago.
Rewind: Every scrum – Boks vs Lions (2009 – Test 1)
Today marks 12 years since the Springboks beat the British & Irish Lions in a pulsating 2009 series opener. Look back at every scrum from that memorable encounter in Durban.
SA Rugby still lobbying for fan attendance during Lions tour
SA Rugby has asked government’s national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums with up to at least 10, 000 fans per game for the Boks’ Tests starting next month.
Watch: Gelant provides injury update
Springbok and Western Province fullback Warrick Gelant, who was in top form prior to his unfortunate ACL injury, says he intends to come back an even better player when he returns to action in the Currie Cup.
Venues for Bok-Georgia Tests confirmed
SA Rugby confirmed on Friday that the two Tests against Georgia will be played in Gauteng to give the Springboks a jump-start before the Lions Series.
Boks already implementing player succession plan
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says experienced players like Willie le Roux are playing a vital role in blooding potential successors Aphelele Fassi and Yaw Penxe into the squad.
Watch: Rachel, Boks & Sharks celebrate Kolisi’s 30th birthday
The Springboks and Sharks’ social-media teams, as well as wife Rachel, have paid tribute to Siya Kolisi on his 30th birthday.
In pictures: Boks’ field session
Take a look at images from one of the Springboks’ training sessions at their camp in Bloemfontein, where they are based in the lead-up to the three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
Bakkies tops UK website’s list of ‘dirty’ players
Legendary Springbok Bakkies Botha has been ranked No 1 on a five-man list of most ill-disciplined players in rugby history.
