Fassi: I just backed my instincts

Springbok Aphelele Fassi has opened up about his dream Test debut against Georgia at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Watch: Nienaber, Kolisi laud Boks’ response

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi were both happy with the way the team responded in the win over Georgia on Friday.

Junior Springboks hold nerve to win U20 series final

The Junior Springboks turned in a clinical performance to claim a 27-9 victory over Argentina’s Pumitas in the U20 international series final at Newlands on Saturday.

Fassi: I feel very comfortable in Bok set-up

Hear from Aphelele Fassi after his Springbok try-scoring debut against Georgia on Friday night.

Lions coach: Don’t write Alun Wyn Jones off

Lions kicking coach Neil Jenkins says Alun Wyn Jones should never be written off amid reports that the veteran second rower may yet still appear for the Lions.

Nienaber: Georgia workout gave Boks a marker

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says his side now has something to build on after claiming a solid 40-9 victory over Georgia in their first Test in 20 months. DYLAN JACK reports.

Kolisi: Boks weren’t holding back

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has rejected the idea that they were pulling their punches against Georgia for fear of revealing anything ahead of the British & Irish Lions series. DYLAN JACK reports.

Player ratings: PSDT, Fassi fire for Boks

Aphelele Fassi enjoyed a memorable Test debut, while Pieter-Steph du Toit sent out a reminder of his class against Georgia on Friday night. CRAIG LEWIS rates the triumphant Boks following their 40-9 win.

Fassi shines as Boks overpower Georgia

The Springboks shook off a rusty start to put six tries past Georgia in a 40-9 victory to give Jacques Nienaber a winning start as head coach. DYLAN JACK reports.

RECAP: Springboks vs Georgia

Look back at the live action as the Springboks made a return to action after a 20-month absence with a long-awaited clash against Georgia at Loftus.