Pollard: Criticism doesn’t faze Springboks
Handre Pollard says he is so grateful to have returned to fitness in time to face the British & Irish Lions after worrying at one point that he “might not be ready” in time.
Readers: Yes to SA A, no to the Sharks!
The Springboks are said to be searching for an opponent to replace the called-off second Test against Georgia. SA Rugby magazine readers were pretty clear in nominating a winning candidate, and even more emphatic that it shouldn’t be the Sharks!
Then and now: Boks who could face B&I Lions again
Look back at images of the three Springboks who are in line to face the British & Irish Lions for a second time after previously coming up against the prestigious touring side in 2009.
Mostert could be the Boks’ unsung hero against B&I Lions
Franco Mostert is one of the Springboks’ most underrated players and would be fully deserving of a starting berth against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Close finish in race between Duhan and Mapimpi
Duhan van der Merwe’s powerful tour debut for the British & Irish Lions raised questions around whether the SA-born finisher was good enough to start for the Springboks. Interestingly, a SA Rugby magazine reader poll delivered telling results.
B&I Lions determined to “make tour work” in SA
All but two British and Irish Lions players are likely to be available for a hastily arranged match against the Sharks on Saturday following new Covid-19 tests, according to Lions managing director Ben Calveley.
Which local team can go toe to toe with the Boks?
With the Springboks’ second Test against Georgia called off, which local team – hypothetically – would you like to see Jacques Nienaber’s men face off against as a warm-up for the Lions series?
Springboks vs Lions: Who makes your combined backline?
In this episode of World Rugby’s ‘The Wrap’, former England wing Ugo Monye meets up with London Irish great Topsy Ojo and breaks down who makes up the backline in a British & Irish Lions and Springbok combined XV.
Watch: Boks banked ‘solid’ hit-out against Georgia
In the latest episode of this new video series, the MoneyMan, three-tour Lions veteran Scott Gibbs and Mark Keohane reflect on the Springboks’ long-awaited return to Test rugby against Georgia last Friday.
Watch: Bok innovations and why Duane is so important
Ahead of the series against the British & Irish Lions, Squidge Rugby looks at why Duane Vermeulen is so important to the Boks’ defensive set-up, and what the Springboks have tweaked after a 608-day absence from Test rugby.
