Boks refuse to react to Lions bait

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks will do their talking between the “four lines” when they tackle the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Bakkies: Rassie will always have a new plan 

2009 Springbok squad members Pierre Spies and Bakkies Botha chat about the Rassie Erasmus ‘water boy’ controversy, saying all the media talk from the British & Irish Lions camp will only rev up the Springboks more ahead of the Test series.

Struggling WP boosted by Bok’s return

Head coach John Dobson has made several alterations to the Western Province team for their Currie Cup clash against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Sunday.

Released Bok starts for Cheetahs against Sharks

Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie has named a strong lineup for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against the Sharks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Lions’ criticism of TMO ‘blatant intimidation’

A former South African Test referee has said that British & Irish Lions’ criticism of local Marius Jonker being the TV match official for the first Test against South Africa is “blatant intimidation”.

Coetzee leads Bulls, Mapoe returns

Centre Lionel Mapoe has been included in the Bulls side that will be captained by Marcell Coetzee in their match against the Lions in Pretoria on Sunday.

Watch: Kwagga will bring work rate

Springbok great Schalk Burger believes that while the Springboks will miss Duane Vermeulen’s presence at No 8 in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, Kwagga Smith’s qualities should not be underestimated.

Lions assistant coach: There’s a reason why TMO should be neutral

British & Irish Lions assistant coach Robin McBryde has suggested the tourists were left exasperated by the “lack of foresight” from World Rugby after having to appoint South African Marius Jonker as the series TMO.

Du Preez: Fourie’s finish in 2009 was one of the best ever

Check out this clip as legendary former Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez reflects on the decisive second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in 2009.

Surprise choice Conan says starting for Lions is “surreal”

No 8 Jack Conan, who was a surprise inclusion in the British & Irish Lions lineup for the first Test, says it was “surreal” hearing his name called out as a starter against world champion Springboks on Saturday.