Craig Lewis

Franco Mostert of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Bok coach: No issue moving Mostert to flank

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Franco Mostert has more than enough familiarity with playing at flank to make a success of the necessitated move, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Reinach to start for Boks, Morne Steyn on the bench

Cobus Reinach will replace the injured Faf de Klerk in the Springboks’ starting lineup for this Saturday’s third Test against the British & Irish Lions.

Analysis: Pollard, De Klerk’s classy try-creating kicks

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the class acts of the Springboks’ halfback pairing this past Saturday, with Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk creating try-scoring opportunities with expert kicks.

Boks not boring, says coach after All Blacks boss ‘falls asleep’

Bok assistant coach Deon Davids insisted on Monday that the world champions are not boring despite a narrative that continues to question their style of play.

Rassie to face independent misconduct hearing

World Rugby has confirmed Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby will face an independent misconduct hearing for comments regarding match-official performance during the Test series between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions.

Boks welcome Vermeulen’s presence in camp, training

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen continues to undergo medical examination, but is expected to be part of Monday’s training session. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Nigel Owens: Kolbe was ‘very, very lucky’ not to see red

Respected former referee Nigel Owens says the Boks were fortunate to be awarded the try scored by Lukhanyo Am, while also describing Cheslin Kolbe as “very, very lucky” to not receive a red card.

Lions player cited for biting

British & Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler is the only player to have been cited (for biting) following this past Saturday’s second Test at Cape Town Stadium.

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with try scorer Lukhanyo Am of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour second test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Mallett: Mental battle now huge for Boks

The British & Irish Lions face selection and tactical dilemmas ahead of the decisive third Test against the Springboks in Cape Town this Saturday.

Vermeulen joins Springboks in Cape Town

Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will join the Springbok team at their Cape Town base on Sunday after missing the opening two Tests against the British & Irish Lions due to an ankle injury.