Bok opportunity for Ox is due reward
It’s been more than three years between Ox Nche’s first and second Test caps. His return to the Springbok fold is long awaited but fully deserved, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lions captain says he has insight into Springbok coaches
British & Irish Lions captain Conor Murray said on Tuesday that playing under key members of the Springbok coaching staff at Munster had given him insight into how the world champions might play in the forthcoming Test series in South Africa.
Boks have muscle memory to rely on
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are experts at finding solutions to tricky problems, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Lions trio make England move
The Ealing Trailfinders have announced the signing of South African prop Dylan Smith and two of his former Lions teammates for the 2021-22 season.
RG to the Lions: Duhan can translate this for you
Check out this proudly South African welcome from the Springboks to the British & Irish Lions.
Watch: The world champions are back
For the first time since November 2019, the Springboks return to action with a two-match Test series against Georgia, kicking off on Friday at Loftus Versfeld.
Watch: Blitzboks ‘so proud’ of Specmagic
Blitzboks Chris Dry, Dylan Sage, Justin Geduld and Branco du Preez have congratulated former teammate Rosko Specman after the popular wing was named to start in his Springbok debut on Friday.
Kolbe’s a magician, says Bok teammate
Cobus Reinach says Cheslin Kolbe’s unpredictability not only elevates the teams he plays for, but also helps opposing players to improve their game, write MARIETTE ADAMS.
Reinach: No time for trip down RWC memory lane
Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach says now is not the time for the Springboks to reflect on and bask in the glory of their 2019 World Cup triumph because their focus needs to be on the Tests against Georgia and the British & Irish Lions, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
Pollard: I’m ‘physically and mentally’ ready for Bok return
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard says he is excited to return to Test rugby against Georgia after spending most of the past season out with a knee injury, writes DYLAN JACK.
