Bok coach: Rassie handled off-field stuff, we focused on rugby

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the team never lost sight of their on-field focus prior to the second Test against the British & Irish Lions despite a controversial buildup.

Watch: Itoje kneels on De Allende’s neck

Former England international Andy Goode is one of several people who have pointed out the controversial moment Maro Itoje knelt on the neck of Damian de Allende during the second Test.

Nienaber: Sometimes I feel more like a facilitator than a coach

Jacques Nienaber says the Boks are still building and should only get better as he hailed the response of his players after losing the first Test, while also crediting the impact of the bench in Saturday’s rematch against the Lions.

Boks proved Guscott wrong

The Springboks showed they’re not a ‘one-trick pony’, switching tactics in the second half to produce a resounding, comeback victory against the British & Irish Lions in the second Test of the series, writes ZELIM NEL.

Concern for Boks over Du Toit injury

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has hinted that there is some cause for concern over the shoulder injury suffered by Pieter-Steph du Toit in Saturday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions.

Watch: Did Hogg bite Le Roux?

What do you make of this incident that sparked a scuffle between British & Irish Lions fullback Stuart Hogg and opposite number Willie le Roux?

Ratings: Kolisi stands tall for Boks

Led by Siya Kolisi, the Springboks produced a controlled and confident performance to claim a 27-9 win over the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks and rates some of the top performers.

‘Eben’s a physical animal’

Eben Etzebeth has an opportunity against the British & Irish Lions to add to his Bok legacy, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Preview: Bok backlash requires intensity, accuracy

The Springboks have been all fire and brimstone this week but, almost mercifully, the time has now arrived to do their talking on the field, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Rassie picks cause to fight for, regardless of consequences

Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video is sure to divide opinions, but one way or another he has thrown down the gauntlet to World Rugby and officials. The response will be telling, writes CRAIG LEWIS.