A closer look at the 10 Boks who missed the cut
SA Rugby magazine looks closer at the 10 Springboks cut from the initial 47-man squad, how they performed and what lies ahead.
Gatland expects Boks to hit Duhan ‘with everything they’ve got’
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says he expects Saturday’s first Test against the Springboks to be a challenge for Duhan van der Merwe as he prepares to face Cheslin Kolbe in an intriguing clash of styles.
Lions team announcement: Duhan to front Boks
Duhan van der Merwe has been named ahead of Josh Adams for the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
Dynamic Ox offers trump card for Boks
The decision to start prop Ox Nche against the British & Irish Lions is a standout feature of a Springbok forward unit packed with mobility, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
De Allende: I got lucky, I’m glad I get to play rugby again
Springbok centre Damian de Allende has opened up on the fire-pit accident which nearly cost him his chance of facing the British & Irish Lions, saying he is lucky to be able to play rugby again.
Bok coach: Why we trust Kwagga at No 8
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.
Lions series to stay in Cape Town
SA Rugby and the British & Irish Lions confirmed on Tuesday that agreement had been reached to conclude the Lions series in Cape Town.
Kolisi cleared to captain Boks, Kwagga to start at 8
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.
Writers’ Bok XV: Most back Kwagga to start at No 8
In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.
Pollard: Don’t worry about Boks, we will be ready
Handre Pollard personally feels the Boks’ style of play when sticking to their traditional strengths is the “most beautiful thing in the world”, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
