Kolisi: Smit has open-door policy
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says the advice of former players such as John Smit has helped him as he prepares to lead the team against the British & Irish Lions.
Simmonds out to prove his worth against Sharks
Sam Simmonds believes his selection in the British & Irish Lions starting XV against the Sharks is the perfect opportunity to repay coach Warren Gatland’s faith in him.
Barrett faces Steyn as 2016 Canes take on 2010 Bulls
It’s Beauden Barrett and TJ Perenara vs Morne Steyn and Fourie du Preez as the 2016 Hurricanes welcome the 2010 Bulls to Wellington in Game 14 of the Greatest Super Rugby Team tournament.
Beale wary of ‘unpredictable’ second-string France
Wallabies fullback Kurtley Beale has warned Australia against a “very unpredictable and exciting” France ahead of a Test series in which the visitors are lacking a host of first-choice players.
Watch: Kolbe on his epic drop goal in Top14 final
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe reflects on his incredible 50m drop goal during Toulouse’s Top14 final victory over La Rochelle last month.
Gatland wary of ‘showing hand’ ahead of Springbok Tests
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland on Monday revealed he did not plan to give the world champion Springboks an early indication of who they were likely to play against in the upcoming Test series in South Africa.
Everitt counts on Bosch, Hendrikse to tame B&I Lions
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions will be massive for halfback pair Jaden Hendrikse and Curwin Bosch after they were left out of the Springbok squad for the Test series. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Sharks want to suitably represent ‘proud rugby nation’
Sharks coach Sean Everitt says his side is fully aware of the importance of Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions to the national cause and won’t be naive in their approach. DYLAN JACK reports.
Stat attack: Mostert, Du Toit show Bok value
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ victory over Georgia in the first Test.
Lions name fresh back row to face Sharks
Iain Henderson will captain a British & Irish Lions team featuring three debutants in their second tour match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
