Kolisi gives Bok fan the boot

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi made an epic victory against the All Blacks even sweeter for one fan at the CBus Stadium in Gold Coast when he gifted his boots to the youngster.

Watch: Etzebeth, Marx go head to head

Eben Etzebeth and Malcolm Marx were both worse for wear after the Springbok forwards clashed heads attempting to tackle Richie Mo’unga during South Africa’s thrilling 31-29 victory against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Elton on target as Bomb Squad defuses All Blacks

Elton Jantjies kicked the winner as the Springboks recovered from a three-match slump, fighting back to snatch a heroic win against New Zealand. ZELIM NEL rates the key performers.

Readers: Nienaber got it wrong with minimal changes

SARugbymag.co.za readers voted overwhelmingly in favour of making at least one change to the Springbok team that will tackle the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday, while only 12 percent backed coach Jacques Nienaber’s selections.

Have Boks missed a trick?

With victory a long shot and the form of key players in doubt, the merits of resisting tactical changes to the Springbok lineup for the Rugby Championship rematch against the All Blacks in Gold Coast are dubious, writes ZELIM NEL.

Kirwan challenges Kolisi’s take on ‘Bok DNA’

All Blacks great John Kirwan disagrees with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi about what makes up South Africa’s rugby DNA.

Ratings: Kolisi shines in Bok response

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi led from the front as the world champions rallied to challenge the top-ranked All Blacks in this rivalry’s 100th Test. ZELIM NEL rates South Africa’s key players.

Bulls power up with Bismarck for URC opener

Bismarck du Plessis will make his Vodacom Bulls debut when they take on Leinster in the opening match of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship at Aviva Stadium, in Dublin on Saturday.

Paper Talk: Kiwis tee off on ‘unworthy’ Boks

A leading New Zealand publication has joined the criticism of the Springboks in the wake of back-to-back Rugby Championship losses against the Wallabies, labelling South Africa “unworthy” of their title as world champions.

Boks to beat All Blacks: What are the chances?

There’s been a tense and eerily quiet buildup to the momentous 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks and now it’s time for readers to break the silence and make it known where they stand in this heavyweight clash.