Craig Lewis

Boks to reset mentally with All Blacks looming

Handre Pollard admitted that while the Springboks were bitterly disappointed following their 30-17 defeat against Australia on Saturday, they can’t “feel sorry” for themselves for too long.

Nienaber laments almost inexplicable tackle misses

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says it’s very difficult to explain why there were so many missed tackles against Australia for a second week in a row.

Worrying signs as Bok cracks widen

The Springboks have been bullied and beaten by a Wallabies side that has brutally exposed the shortcomings of the world champs, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bismarck in Bulls squad for URC tour

New recruit Bismarck du Plessis has been included in the Vodacom Bulls squad that will be jetting out on Saturday to begin a four-week tour that will start in Ireland, continue to Wales and end in Scotland.

Kolisi: Boks can, and will, be better

Captain Siya Kolisi says the post-match review following last Sunday’s defeat to the Wallabies made for “difficult” but insightful viewing, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Vermeulen signs with Ulster through to 2023

Irish club Ulster have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the end-of-year Tests in November.

Dobson: Libbok will be key to Stormers’ attacking game

Coach John Dobson believes new recruit Manie Libbok will fit perfectly into the Stormers’ vision to continue evolving their attacking game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok coach satisfied with officiating ‘alignment, communication’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says they are happy with the “alignment” over communication with officials and the feedback framework from World Rugby.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 05: Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks runs for a try during the Bledisloe Cup match between the Australian Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks, part of The Rugby Championship, at Optus Stadium on September 05, 2021 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

McKenzie to start at flyhalf for new-look All Blacks

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made wholesale changes to his starting lineup to face “wounded beast” Argentina in Brisbane on Saturday, including a rare start at flyhalf for Damian McKenzie.

Boks hopeful Kolbe will be ready to face All Blacks

Bok coach Jacques Nienaber says Cheslin Kolbe would have been released from the squad if there wasn’t a belief that he would be available to feature in the latter stages of the Rugby Championship.