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Kolisi: Everything I have is in SA

In a wide-ranging chat with former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen, Bok captain Siya Kolisi revealed why he wouldn’t be tempted by overseas offers.

Must watch: KP’s chat with Kolisi

Check out this video where legendary cricketer Kevin Pietersen chats to Bok captain Siya Kolisi about the Rugby World Cup, while admitting he supports the Springboks over England.

Venter’s journey into the light

In the first snippet of a feature from the latest SA Rugby magazine, former Springbok AJ Venter opens up on his recovery from a devastating anxiety attack, and his desire to help others in a similar situation.

Watch: Smit picks best-ever Bok front row

In conversation with SuperSport, former Springbok captain John Smit named his best Bok front row from the professional era.

Du Toit: Lions series bigger than World Cup

World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit says that motivation won’t be a problem for the Springboks when they host the British & Irish Lions in 2021. JON CARDINELLI reports.

SA Rugby eyeing August/September return?

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has revealed that the organisation is hoping for a return-to-play within the next three to four months.

SA rugby’s 21-day clause explained

MyPlayers CEO Eugene Henning says a contentious 21-day contract escape clause has to be viewed in the context of the SA rugby industry’s greatest priority, which was to reduce costs. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Owen Farrell and Jack Nowell of the Lions celebrate following their team's 24-21 victory during the second test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the British &Irish Lions

Lions tour offers much-needed future attraction

The sudden halt in the rugby calendar has served to enhance the status of the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, writes DYLAN JACK.

Salary ‘reductions’ under way from May onwards

Pay ‘reductions in proportionally equal measures’ will first reflect in end-of-May salaries and will likely continue for the remainder of the year for all SA rugby industry stakeholders. CRAIG LEWIS reports.