Five possible Lions series wildcards
SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be wildcard selections over the course of the coming British & Irish Lions series.
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 and Am neck and neck to lead Boks if need be
Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am have both been heavily favoured to temporarily take over as Springbok captain should Siya Kolisi be ruled out of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
Overseas-based scribe: Boks tempted fate, now karma is lurking
In the wake of several positive Covid-19 tests in the Springboks’ squad, a New Zealand rugby scribe says “bad karma seems to be lurking around the Springboks” since they withdrew from the 2020 Rugby Championship.
Kolisi doubt: Who should lead the Springboks?
Should Siya Kolisi be unavailable to lead the Springboks in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, which player should take over the captaincy on Saturday?
Boks not concerned over potential Kolisi absence
Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are not concerned about potentially facing the British & Irish Lions without Siya Kolisi as the influential Bok captain faces a call over his availability for the first Test.
Mallett: Bok coaches will have Test 23 solidified now
SuperSport pundit and former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has reflected on the South Africa A loss to the Bulls, cautioning of the threats the British & Irish Lions have at their disposal for the Test series.
Boks “on the right track” to challenge Lions
Stormers head coach John Dobson highlighted some of the areas the Springboks can look to exploit when they face the British & Irish Lions in the first of the Test series next Saturday.
Boks-Lions: Leaders under the spotlight
With less than a week to go before the three-Test series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions kicks off at Cape Town Stadium, the form and fitness of Alun Wyn Jones and Siya Kolisi are high on the list of hot talking points, writes ZELIM NEL.
Jones restored as Lions captain and Test contender
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has all but confirmed that Alun Wyn Jones will feature in the 23-man squad for the first Test against the Springboks this Saturday.
