Player welfare should take priority for Boks
It will be unsurprising to see the Boks have little option but to opt out of participation in the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Inside the Bok change room 2019
Go inside the Springboks’ change room ahead of their 2019 Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks in Wellington, and experience the coaching genius of Rassie Erasmus.
Part 1: Courage of a champion
Makazole Mapimpi’s inspirational impact transcends his on-field exploits, writes CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
‘Not ideal preparation for Rugby Champs’
Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White says SA Rugby is in a difficult position in deciding whether to send the Springboks to this year’s Rugby Championship.
Kolisi: I play for so much more than myself
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says that while he is proud to be in rugby’s history books, he wants to be remembered for using his platform to effect significant social change off the field as well.
Why Boks were willing to win ‘ugly’ against Wales
Rassie Erasmus has revealed why there were unique nerves ahead of the Springboks’ World Cup semi-final against Wales last year.
Watch: Ntunja reflects on memorable Kolisi introduction
In the first episode of ‘Chasing the Sun’, the late Kaunda Ntunja shared his feelings of immense pride and joy of commentating on Siya Kolisi’s captain’s debut for the Springboks.
Bok Reflections: Stronger together in Kobe
In the next part of this on-the-ground docuseries, the Boks respond to allegations of racism and – led by Makazole Mapimpi himself – show why they are stronger together.
Rassie’s transformation transparency a good reminder
Rassie Erasmus’ policy of transparency to the ever-sensitive subject of transformation was one of the most compelling reminders to come out of the first episode of the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Kitshoff: Boks were ‘broken’ in 2017
Steven Kitshoff says Rassie Erasmus took the Springboks back to the past to help the ‘broken’ team recover from the lows of the 2017 season.
