Where are they now: 2009 Emerging Boks (Backs)

In the first of a series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to 2009 British & Irish Lions tour and looks at where those Emerging Springboks are now.

Bosch: I used to have sleepless nights

Curwin Bosch has opened up on how a change in mind-set and approach has allowed him to play without the burden of self-imposed pressure, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi’s rallying cry

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has issued a plea for all South Africans to finish ‘the game’ strong by staying home and obeying the government regulations.

Watch: Russell – The Pocket Rocket

Take a look back at this compilation of career highlights from former Springbok and Sharks utility back Brent Russell.

‘Du Plessis ahead of his time as coach’

Carel Du Plessis – better known as the Prince of Wings – was ahead of his time as a coach and would’ve fared better in the modern game, says former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel.

Nkosi staying fit and making music

Springbok and Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi is strictly sticking to his fitness regime while also dabbling in the arts while at home during the lockdown.

Bok Rewind: Montgomery fools All Blacks (1997)

Check out Percy Montgomery’s opportunistic try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series, when the former Springbok fullback – playing at outside centre on the day – sent up a high ball before regathering from a fortuitous bounce to score.

When the Boks caused a nationwide shutdown

In the third of a series celebrating rugby’s power to unite, DYLAN JACK looks back on the Springboks’ World Cup trophy tour in 2019.

Watch: Reinach’s 95m intercept try for Saints

Springbok and Northampton Saints scrumhalf Cobus Reinach showed an incredible turn of pace, after intercepting a pass from Francois Hougaard, to run in a sensational try against the Worcester Warriors last season.

Relive RWC 2019 through the eyes of the Boks

Several Springboks, including Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber, will give a different perspective of the World Cup final as they talk viewers through the game against England.