Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shed further light on why they have decided to turn away from the six-two split between forwards and backs for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber says there were specific reasons for certain team selections that caught some by surprise ahead of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
Siya Kolisi has overcome a Covid-19 setback and will lead the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions in the highly anticipated first Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar has complimented the Springboks’ style of play after it was dismissed as “boring” by former coach Peter de Villiers.
Get your hands on the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, for all you need to know ahead of the three-Test series between the Boks and British & Irish Lions.
Former Springbok captain John Smit reflects on the memorable first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Durban twelve years ago and changing position to accommodate the in-form Bismarck du Plessis at hooker.
In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.
Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am have both been heavily favoured to temporarily take over as Springbok captain should Siya Kolisi be ruled out of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
There is good reason for the Springboks to enter the British & Irish Lions series with confidence, writes MARK KEOHANE in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Handre Pollard personally feels the Boks’ style of play when sticking to their traditional strengths is the “most beautiful thing in the world”, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
