Kriel: Lions series has special significance to me

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel will follow his great-grandfather’s footsteps by participating in one of the most significant rugby traditions in the game’s history.

Two Boks in Johnson’s all-time Test XV

Former England and British & Irish Lions captain Martin Johnson has named his Test dream team, which includes two former Springboks.

Jones stacks England squad with uncapped players

Eddie Jones has named 21 uncapped players in England’s 34-man training squad in preparation for their mid-year Tests against the USA and Canada.

Closer look: Boks’ backup options for Vermeulen

Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are masters at problem-solving, so what could be the alternatives if Duane Vermeulen is unavailable to face the British & Irish Lions? CRAIG LEWIS assesses.

Russell: Boks should be wary of ‘Rees Lightning’

Finn Russell has singled out star wing Louis Rees-Zammit as the danger man that could elevate the British & Irish Lions to a series victory over the Springboks.

De Villiers: I am a fighter

EP Elephants coach Peter de Villiers has given an update on his health after he and 11 of the union’s players tested positive for Covid-19.

Nienaber explains Bok approach to managing referees

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained the Springboks’ good-cop/bad-cop approach to managing referees ahead of the British & Irish Lions series.

Bok fans have their say on 46-man squad

Following the announcement of the extended 46-man Springbok squad to face the British & Irish Lions, readers had the option of making one change to the squad.

Wiese backed as Vermeulen replacement

Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.

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.