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Team of the Year: Second row

In the second of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.

EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Mandatory Credit: Photo by TOM SANDBERG/PPAUK/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12609483cl) Siya Kolisi, Captain of South Africa leads his side in the national anthem during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK England v South Africa, Autumn Nations, Rugby, Twickenham Stadium, London, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Bok duo makes Jordan’s five standouts of 2021 list

Will Jordan has included two senior Springboks among the five toughest opponents he faced while playing for the All Blacks this year.

Etzebeth takes silver in Autumn Nations vote

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth lost out to Ireland loose forward Caelan Doris in the vote for the player of the Autumn Nations series.

Editorial use only. No book use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mark Lewis/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591939n) Eben Etzebeth of South Africa Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth nominated for Autumn Nations Player of the Series

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is one of six nominees for the inaugural Autumn Nations Player of the Series award, for which fans can vote.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591822n) Wales vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth during the warm-up Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Etzebeth placed on three-month break from rugby

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth will observe a three-month break from rugby after suffering his third concussion of the year in the Test match against England, his club Toulon confirmed.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Readers only have eyes for one Bok MVP

The Springboks wrapped up a challenging Test season on Saturday and the fans have nominated a clear winner as the team’s most valuable player.

Pick your Springbok MVP!

The Springboks wrapped up a challenging Test season with two wins from three on their November tour and now it’s time to vote for South Africa’s most valuable player of 2021.

Ratings: Etzebeth stands tall, Willie comes up short

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth put in another world-class shift while a mixed bag from Willie le Roux contributed to a disappointing reverse against England at Twickenham.

Which Bok was unluckiest not to be nominated?

After a panel of former players and coaches snubbed the Springboks for World Rugby’s 2021 Player of the Year award, which player was most unfortunate not to earn a nomination?

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12601379al) Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth is tackled by Zander Fagerson and Matt Scott of Scotland Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021

Kiwis crown Etzebeth World Player of the Year

A prominent New Zealand publication has singled out lock Eben Etzebeth as the “real” Test player of the year after World Rugby snubbed all Springboks and All Blacks players on its list of nominees for the official award.