Burger, Kriel brothers steer Bulls to big win
Zak Burger and the Kriel brothers scored tries as the Bulls claimed a bonus-point victory over the Lions in Pretoria on Sunday.
Blitzboks ready and able for Olympic charge
The Blitzboks are ready to take on all comers in the Tokyo Stadium in the next three days, as the South Africans face Ireland, Kenya and USA in Pool C of the Rugby Sevens tournament at the Olympic Games.
Nche: Boks’ half-time subs not pre-planned
Ox Nche says the decision to replace the Springboks’ starting front-row at half-time was not pre-planned and that he was ready to play the full first Test against the British & Irish Lions if needed.
WP bounce back against Pumas
Western Province broke a two-game losing streak with a much-need victory over the Pumas in Nelspruit on Sunday.
Watch: Did Gatland’s words influence Jonker?
Nick Mallett believes that while the British & Irish Lions deserved to win the first Test against the Springboks, TMO Marius Jonker’s lack of intervention regarding player safety should be questioned.
Bulls lose Coetzee for Lions game
Captain Marcell Coetzee has withdrawn from the Bulls’ Currie Cup clash against the Lions on Sunday.
Nick Mallett: The Lions were clever, changed approach at half-time
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has rued the Springbok inaccuracies but credited the British & Irish Lions’ street smarts in their opening Test victory.
Classy Rassie: No excuses from Boks, Lions win well-deserved
Rassie Erasmus has responded graciously to the British & Irish Lions’ 22-17 victory over the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
De Klerk: Gutted Boks looking forward
Faf de Klerk said the Springboks will be coming back fired up in next weekend’s second Test against the British & Irish Lions after a disappointing loss in the first Test on Saturday.
Ratings: Du Toit one of the few standouts for Boks
The Boks faded in the second half to slump to a 22-17 defeat by the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks and rates some of the top performers amid a disappointing result.
