Mostert could be the Boks’ unsung hero against B&I Lions

Franco Mostert is one of the Springboks’ most underrated players and would be fully deserving of a starting berth against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Snyman and Van Zyl back at school

Springboks RG Snyman and Ivan van Zyl rewind to their undefeated Affies team of 2013. Was this the best schools rugby side in recent history?

Lions tour needs SA A game to build some hype

The importance of the SA A game against the British & Irish Lions has skyrocketed, not only to offer some much-needed competitive preparation in both camps, but also to breathe some excitement into a stop-start tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Wallabies comeback floors France following late blunder

The Wallabies had to rely on an 84th-minute penalty to snatch a 23-21 win over a youthful and depleted French side at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday.

Bulls ‘disappointed’ as Lions tour descends into uncertainty

Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone remains cautiously optimistic that the tour match against the British & Irish Lions could be rescheduled for the Tuesday before the first Test in Cape Town. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Closer look: Willemse’s high work rate in Bok cameo

Damian Willemse’s high work rate and intensity in looking to get involved in play against Georgia would have been particularly satisfying for the Springbok coaches, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Sharks coach hails Fassi’s ‘dream debut’

Coach Sean Everitt has described how Aphelele Fassi’s Sharks teammates cheered wildly in the team room after watching him score a try on his first touch in Test rugby on Friday night, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolisi: Nothing beats ‘warrior work’ for the Boks

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks hope they can once again put a smile on the faces of supporters as they make a long-awaited return to action against Georgia on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Poite: I did make a mistake in All Blacks-Lions series

Romain Poite has spoken candidly about his refereeing career, while openly acknowledging errors made when yellow-carding Bismarck du Plessis in 2013, and during the third Test between the B&I Lions and New Zealand.

Highlights: Top14 and Premiership finals

Look back the highlights from this weekend’s French Top14 and English Premiership finals, with several South Africans contributing to their respective team’s success.