Craig Lewis

Jordan, Bridge to wing it against Boks

The All Blacks will return to full strength for the historic 100th Test match between the All Blacks and South Africa on Saturday as they seek to seal this year’s Rugby Championship.

Ruan Combrinck celebrates with Madosh Tambwe

Combrinck: I’ve rediscovered that passion for the game

Ruan Combrinck, who has seven Springbok caps to his name, says he is determined to make the most of his opportunity with the Vodacom Bulls after being forced to sit on the sidelines for the past 16 months.

Steyn, Jantjies will allow backs to ’empty the tank’

Faf de Klerk says experienced duo Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn offer more value than just what meets the eye, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Springboks go soul-searching

The reaction from the Springbok camp following this past weekend’s loss to the Wallabies, and ahead of this Saturday’s blockbuster clash with the All Blacks, has been particularly revealing, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

John Plumtree working with the Boks in 2009

Pay attention to Plumtree: Boks will revert to default ‘DNA’

John Plumtree was spot on in his assessments ahead of this Saturday’s 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand. The Boks will be “dangerous”, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kwagga Smith against the All Blacks in 2019

Kwagga to start, new-look bench for Boks

Kwagga Smith will start at blindside flank while Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn have been included on a rejigged bench for the Boks’ clash with the All Blacks this Saturday.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese 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.

Wiese cited, could face suspension

Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has been cited for alleged foul play during the Rugby Championship match against Australia this past weekend.

All Blacks lock reveals recipe to overcoming Springboks

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick has sent out a clear message that New Zealand will be implementing a strategy to overcome the Springboks’ linespeed on defence.

epa09474495 Springboks players react after losing the Round 4 Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, 18 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND

Three things to consider after another Bok loss

After the Boks’ second humbling defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including whether there needs to be changes to the team.

Special new issue: Boks-All Blacks rivalry reignited

The 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks serves as the centrepiece in the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, which boasts both new content and a redesign.