Kwagga: Bok squad spirit was amazing
World Cup-winning flank Kwagga Smith says the national coaches were ‘extremely honest’ about what was expected of him in order to make it into the Springbok squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Lions need captain to challenge Bok DNA’
Paul O’Connell believes the key to success for the British & Irish Lions in 2021 is to select a captain capable of beating the Springboks at their own game.
Wolhuter returning to the Cape
Western Province Rugby have confirmed the signing of highly-regarded young flyhalf Kade Wolhuter from French club Montpellier.
Walters: Exciting to have been part of Bok journey
In the second SA Rugby podcast, Aled Walters chats about his time in South Africa, while Bok coach Jacques Nienaber discusses the role played by the outgoing head of athletic performance.
Watch: Best of ‘Big Joe’ van Niekerk
Take a look back at career highlights of former Springbok, Lions and Toulon loose forward Joe van Niekerk.
Future of Springbok rugby (halfbacks)
In the third instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.
D-Day looms for sought-after SA players
It’s no surprise to see significant overseas interest in South Africa’s top players such as Makazole Mapimpi, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du Toit. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
Future of Springbok rugby (centres)
In the second instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.
English club snap up Bok fitness guru
The Springboks’ former head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has officially joined English club the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020-21 season.
