Reinach close to kicking down Bok door
Bok coach Jacques Nienaber has acknowledged there is very little that separates the three World Cup-winning scrumhalves in the national squad. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Gatland: Lions have dented Boks’ ego
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland has fired a shot before the first Test against the Springboks, claiming they ‘dented their ego’ despite losing to South Africa A last week.
A closer look at the 10 Boks who missed the cut
SA Rugby magazine looks closer at the 10 Springboks cut from the initial 47-man squad, how they performed and what lies ahead.
Pienaar shines as Cheetahs subdue wasteful WP
Ruan Pienaar scored 23 points as the Cheetahs claimed a bonus-point victory over Western Province in a Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.
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Gatland expects Boks to hit Duhan ‘with everything they’ve got’
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he expects Saturday’s first Test against the Springboks to be a challenge for Duhan van der Merwe as he prepares to face Cheslin Kolbe in an intriguing clash of styles.
JdV: Boks-Lions have everything to play for
Performing in empty stadiums will be a key factor in the series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.
Lions team announcement: Duhan to front Boks
Duhan van der Merwe has been named ahead of Josh Adams for the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Springboks welcome Kolisi’s ‘calm’ leadership against Lions
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says captain Siya Kolisi’s experience and leadership would be vital against the British & Irish Lions even if he is rusty after a period of self-isolation.
Gatland: Lions can’t afford another slow start
British & Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland is expecting an “arm wrestle” in the first Test match against the Springboks after making his “hardest” team selection yet.
