Gratitude, relief, and pride for Junior Bok coach

The Junior Springboks’ triumph in the U20 International Series at Newlands on Saturday was a pleasing reward for a very good group of players said head coach Bafana Nhleko.

Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.

No fireworks from Finn as tourists fail to dazzle

Finn Russell’s starting debut for the British & Irish Lions was notable for the absence of the anticipated pyrotechnics display, writes ZELIM NEL.

RECAP: Lions vs B&L Lions

Look back at the live action from Ellis Park as the Lions hosted the British and Irish Lions.

Clinical British & Irish Lions start tour on a high

Wings Josh Adams and Louis Rees-Zammit were front and centre as the British & Irish Lions delivered a statement performance to take down the local Lions at Ellis Park in their tour opener on Saturday.

Watch: Willemse’s cameo at centre for Boks

Having featured predominantly at fullback for the Springboks previously, what did you make of Damian Willemse’s performance at inside centre for the Springboks in their Test match against Georgia?

Fassi: I just backed my instincts

Springbok Aphelele Fassi has opened up about his dream Test debut against Georgia at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Watch: Nienaber, Kolisi laud Boks’ response

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi were both happy with the way the team responded in the win over Georgia on Friday.

Junior Springboks hold nerve to win U20 series final

The Junior Springboks turned in a clinical performance to claim a 27-9 victory over Argentina’s Pumitas in the U20 international series final at Newlands on Saturday.

Fassi: I feel very comfortable in Bok set-up

Hear from Aphelele Fassi after his Springbok try-scoring debut against Georgia on Friday night.