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Boks: We let ourselves down, officials not to blame

Boks: We let ourselves down, officials not to blame

Jacques Nienaber has lamented the Boks’ inability to cope with the Lions’ kicking game in the second half, rather than bemoan any officiating inconsistencies after their narrow defeat in Saturday’s first Test. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Posted in Springboks, Top headlines, Uncategorized
Duhan van der Merwe holds up a British & Irish Lions jersey

‘If not for the pandemic, we’d have invited Duhan for braaivleis’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick insist there will be no animosity towards South African-born British & Irish Lions wing Duhan van der Merwe on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Posted in Lions Tour, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
Springboks

Boks refuse to react to Lions bait

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks will do their talking between the “four lines” when they tackle the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Posted in Lions Tour, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Erasmus can continue as water carrier, but may be monitored

Rassie Erasmus will be able to continue his role as a water carrier for the Springboks, but World Rugby have reportedly briefed officials to monitor the role he performs.

Posted in Lions Tour, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
Cobus Reinach

Reinach close to kicking down Bok door

Bok coach Jacques Nienaber has acknowledged there is very little that separates the three World Cup-winning scrumhalves in the national squad. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Posted in Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
Griquas celebrate a try

Ill-discipline costs Lions as Griquas claim victory

The Griquas surged to a 41-31 win over the Lions on Wednesday in a match that ended with the hosts playing with just 13 men at Ellis Park.

Posted in Currie Cup, Top headlines, Uncategorized
Cheslin Kolbe

Watch: ‘Lions can’t kick the ball down Kolbe’s throat’

Coach Warren Gatland says the British & Irish Lions are expecting an aerial bombardment from the Springboks, but reiterates they’ve had conversations about ensuring they don’t kick on to Cheslin Kolbe.

Posted in Lions Tour, Top headlines, Uncategorized, Videos
Duhan van der Merwe

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.

Posted in Lions Tour, Match Centre, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
Ox Nche in Bok training

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.

Posted in Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
Kwagga Smith BPP

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.

Posted in Lions Tour, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story, Uncategorized
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