Nienaber: Georgia workout gave Boks a marker
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says his side now has something to build on after claiming a solid 40-9 victory over Georgia in their first Test in 20 months. DYLAN JACK reports.
Kolisi: Boks weren’t holding back
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has rejected the idea that they were pulling their punches against Georgia for fear of revealing anything ahead of the British & Irish Lions series. DYLAN JACK reports.
Player ratings: PSDT, Fassi fire for Boks
Aphelele Fassi enjoyed a memorable Test debut, while Pieter-Steph du Toit sent out a reminder of his class against Georgia on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS rates the triumphant Boks following their 40-9 win.
Fassi shines as Boks overpower Georgia
The Springboks shook off a rusty start to put six tries past Georgia in a 40-9 victory to give Jacques Nienaber a winning start as head coach. DYLAN JACK reports.
RECAP: Springboks vs Georgia
Look back at the live action as the Springboks made a return to action after a 20-month absence with a long-awaited clash against Georgia at Loftus.
Teams: Lions vs B&I Lions
Check out the match-day squads for the opening match of the much-anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa between the tourists and the Sigma Lions at Ellis Park.
Lions to have ‘full go’ against B&I namesakes
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen says his team will have to be “brave” when they host the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Watch: Fourie du Preez – from U14D to world’s best No 9
Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger catch up with Springbok great Fourie du Preez to chat about what he’s been up to since retiring from rugby and look back on a few memorable moments on and off the field.
Jones set for “miracle” Lions tour return?
Warren Gatland believes Alun Wyn Jones can make a sensational recovery and still potentially feature for the British & Irish Lions in the three-Test series against South Africa.
Boks brace for Test-match intensity, physicality
Captain Siya Kolisi and his World Cup-winning Springboks will return to the international stage in Pretoria on Friday against Georgia in conditions far removed from what they would have wished for.
