Lions need to match Boks’ physicality
Putting together a pack of forwards that can compete with the Springboks should be top priority for British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland ahead of their 2021 tour of South Africa, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
No-booze policy boosted Boks in RWC final
Head of athletic performance Aled Walters has paid tribute to the Springboks’ professionalism and attitude following their World Cup win in Japan. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Watch: Kolisi visits the Kop
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi visited Anfield to watch his favourite English Premier League side Liverpool face Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Kolisi: Klopp knew who I was
World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has described how his fortuitous meeting with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp left him ‘falling off his chair’.
Bok success story is far from over
Rassie Erasmus’ team has given the world a reason to respect the Springboks once more, writes JON CARDINELLI in SA Rugby magazine.
Watch: World Cup bloopers
It’s been close to a month since the Boks beat England in the World Cup final to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time. While the tournament offered up many unforgettable moments, there were certainly some hilarious bloopers as well.
Davids’ experience gives him Bok edge
Deon Davids’ experience as a head coach may just give him the edge over Jacques Nienaber in the race to replace Rassie Erasmus as the new Springbok coach, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Bosch, Willemse can reach potential at 10
The confirmation that Curwin Bosch and Damian Willemse will play exclusively at flyhalf in 2020 is good news for both the duo and the Springboks, writes DYLAN JACK.
What Bok side could look like in 2021
Most of the World Cup-winning Springboks will have reached their prime by the time the British & Irish Lions tour South Africa, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Am: I could have scored
Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am has revealed why he opted against scoring and instead set Makazole Mapimpi up for a try in the World Cup final.
