Springboks

RECAP: SA A vs British & Irish Lions

Look back at the live action as South Africa A overpowered the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town.

Kolbe has vital intel on Gats’ Lions

Cheslin Kolbe says the British & Irish Lions have a dynamic backline composition, but believes his knowledge of playing against them in the northern hemisphere could be advantageous to South Africa.

Poll: Who is the Bok you can’t wait to see?

It’s been a long wait for Cheslin Kolbe fans to see their hero in action on South African soil, but is his return the most eagerly anticipated by Springbok supporters?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Mike Tindall of England is tackled by Pierre Spies and Frans Steyn (13) of South Africa during the Investec Challenge match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 27, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Watch: Tindall can’t wait for Lions to beat Boks

Former England centre Mike Tindall says he hopes the British & Irish Lions beat the Springboks so that South African rugby fans can quieten down with the Rugby World Cup and Cheslin Kolbe-Owen Farrell memes.

Bok wing forced into early retirement

Springbok and Bulls wing Travis Ismaiel has announced his retirement from rugby due to the effects of an ongoing shoulder injury.

Springboks resume training after Covid chaos

The Springboks will resume training on Sunday in preparation for the Lions Series after six rounds of COVID-19 testing and a six-day preventative self-isolation period cleared a large group of players to return to the field.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 10: (L-R) John Smit, coach Peter de Villiers and Victor Matfield of South Africa pose during the Springboks Arrival Media Conference at OR Tambo International Airport on October 10, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Watch: Fed to the Lions trailer

‘Fed to the Lions’ tells the story of Peter de Villiers’ upbringing, his appointment as Bok coach and how he became one of the most decorated coaches in Springbok history.

Stormers could switch with SA A amid widespread Covid outbreak

Warren Gatland has hinted the British & Irish Lions may face the Stormers on Wednesday as the Cape franchise switches places with SA A on the tour itinerary while the Boks continue to contend with a widespread Covid-19 outbreak.

Readers: Yes to SA A, no to the Sharks!

The Springboks are said to be searching for an opponent to replace the called-off second Test against Georgia. SA Rugby magazine readers were pretty clear in nominating a winning candidate, and even more emphatic that it shouldn’t be the Sharks!

Then and now: Boks who could face B&I Lions again

Look back at images of the three Springboks who are in line to face the British & Irish Lions for a second time after previously coming up against the prestigious touring side in 2009.