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.

Watch: Lions media conference before Sharks clash

Check out what Lions coach Warren Gatland had to say about Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit, Englishman Sam Simmonds and Euro 2020.

Returning players boost WP against Griquas

Loose forward Nama Xaba is among the players returning from injury to start for Western Province in their Currie Cup clash with Griquas on Wednesday.

Kolisi: Smit has open-door policy

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the advice of former players such as John Smit has helped him as he prepares to lead the team against the British & Irish Lions.

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.

Simmonds out to prove his worth against Sharks

Sam Simmonds believes his selection in the British & Irish Lions starting XV against the Sharks is the perfect opportunity to repay coach Warren Gatland’s faith in him.

Cronje: Junior Boks never surrendered in U20 series

The lasting impression of Junior Springbok captain George Cronje’s experience of the 2021 U20 international series was a squad that refused to back down and showed tremendous fight under pressure.

Watch: Kolbe on his epic drop goal in Top14 final

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe reflects on his incredible 50m drop goal during Toulouse’s Top14 final victory over La Rochelle last month.

Watch: Makazole Mapimpi – Journey of hope

Springbok and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi opens up about how he was introduced to rugby and the challenges he had to overcome during his youth to reach his goals.

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.