Five players who will steal the show in Boks-Lions series
SA Rugby magazine identifies key players from the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions who could be set for a big Test series.
Craig Lewis
MasterPlan | Breaking down the Springbok lock options
In this new SuperSport segment, former Bok coach Nick Mallett says he would be worried about South Africa being able to dominate the British & Irish Lions physically if Marvin Orie and Franco Mostert were the second-row pairing due to injuries.
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.
Serious Covid-19 outbreak in Bok camp
It has been confirmed that there have been four additional positive Covid-19 tests among Springbok players, plus six among management, including head coach Jacques Nienaber.
Curry understands SA agony as Bulls-Lions clash in doubt
British & Irish Lions flank Tom Curry on Tuesday said he had “massive understanding” of the South African players affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Boks forced to delay team announcement
The Springboks have confirmed that the team announcement scheduled for Tuesday afternoon has been postponed until further notice.
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.
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.
Watch: Bok media conference plunged into darkness
Check out the comical reactions from Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi as they ended up using the torch light from the Bok captain’s phone to shed light on a media conference plunged into darkness.
