Boks, Vermeulen remain upbeat despite ankle surgery
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says the team management has no plans to call up a replacement for injured No 8 Duane Vermeulen at this stage.
Bok coach: Fire-pit incident not ideal, but accidents happen
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is cautiously optimistic that Damian de Allende and RG Snyman’s availability for the British & Irish Lions series won’t be jeopardised by this past weekend’s fire-pit incident. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Vermeulen undergoes surgery, opens up on injury
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation, having had to undergo surgery on his ankle.
Bok fire-pit update: Larkham doubtful over readiness
Munster assistant coach Stephen Larkham has raised doubts over whether Springbok duo Damian de Allende and RG Snyman will be ready for the upcoming British & Irish Lions series.
Williams backs Lions to beat Boks
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Shane Williams believes Warren Gatland’s team have enough to beat the Springboks in the upcoming Test series.
Surgery for Vermeulen, faces race against time
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen requires surgery for the ankle injury suffered while in action for the Bulls on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Referees revealed for Lions series
The match officials for the three Tests between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions have officially been announced.
Bok wings have lost none of their world-class appeal
There are injury concerns elsewhere, but the fact that bthe Springboks will head into the British & Irish Lions series with the most lethal wing combination in world rugby is a source of solace, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Kolbe scores stunner after slip
Check out this special piece of play from Cheslin Kolbe, who dances around several defenders to score an incredible solo try after he had slipped.
How Bok duo were injured in fire-pit incident
Damian de Allende has admitted that an explosion, which left him and RG Snyman with severe burns, had been caused by a Munster teammate throwing petrol on a fire.
