Springbok squad has been cut down to 37 players after coach Jacques Nienaber released 10 players back to their franchises and clubs.
British & Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says there is much more to the Springboks than huge forwards and brilliant tactical kickers, singling out Cheslin Kolbe as a huge threat.
Bok coach Jacques Nienaber says Kwagga Smith will bring different skills at eighthman, but believes it’s not actually all that dissimilar to what Duane Vermeulen offered in the role, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Lions series in Cape Town.
British & Irish Lions great Scott Gibbs has picked the match-day 23 he believes should head into battle against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
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.
Check out the match-day squads for round six of the Currie Cup, with Western Province travelling to Bloemfontein to face the Cheetahs while the Lions host Griquas at Ellis Park. (more…)
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.
