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.
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.
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.
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.
Bok coach: Fire-pit incident not ideal, but accidents happen
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is cautiously optimistic that Damian de Allende and RG Snyman’s availability for the British & Irish Lions series won’t be jeopardised by this past weekend’s fire-pit incident. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Vermeulen undergoes surgery, opens up on injury
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation, having had to undergo surgery on his ankle.
Surgery for Vermeulen, faces race against time
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen requires surgery for the ankle injury suffered while in action for the Bulls on Friday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Bok wings have lost none of their world-class appeal
There are injury concerns elsewhere, but the fact that bthe Springboks will head into the British & Irish Lions series with the most lethal wing combination in world rugby is a source of solace, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Sharks confirm Mbonambi signing
It has been confirmed that Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi will complete the move from the Stormers to the Sharks later this year.
