Injury-hit Cheetahs back rookies in Currie Cup opener
Coach Hawies Fourie has named 13 debutants in the Cheetahs’ match 23 for their opening Currie Cup game of the season against Griquas in Kimberley on Saturday.
Watch: Frans Steyn, the joker
A handful of Springboks, including Jesse Kriel and Willie le Roux, have shared their thoughts on Frans Steyn – the man, the myth and the joker.
Watch: Mapimpi documentary trailer
Watch the trailer for the official documentary of Makazole Mapimpi’s journey from a seemingly hopeless situation to 2019 World Cup winner.
Leopards v SWD Eagles match cancelled
The Currie Cup First Division match between the Leopards and SWD Eagles, scheduled for Potchefstroom on Saturday, has been cancelled in line with Covid-19 protocols.
Physicality, intensity, synergy key for Boks
The Springboks will need to quickly rediscover team synergy before the highly anticipated Lions series, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.
Lions to leave taking the knee to the players
The British & Irish Lions players will reportedly be left to decide for themselves as to whether they take the knee in support of Black Lives Matter during the upcoming tour of South Africa.
On this day in 1995: Boks win maiden RWC title
On this day 26 years ago, Joel Stransky hit a late drop goal as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 15-12 at Ellis Park after extra time to win their maiden Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.
Ex-Bok skipper hails ‘respected’ B&I Lions captain
Legendary former Springbok captain John Smit has come to the defence of under-fire British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones, whom he believes embodies the spirit of rugby more than any other player.
Springboks provide update on Vermeulen, injury concerns
The Springboks are keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to the progress of their injured players, but Deon Davids expects Duane Vermeulen to rejoin the squad in the next few weeks.
Watch: How can the Lions attack the Boks?
Squidge Rugby provides some suggestions as to how Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions might take on the Springboks and potentially exploit any weaknesses in the world champions’ gameplan.
