Jean lauds Jaque for Lions’ grit
The success of the Lions youngsters in the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship can be attributed to the efforts of several highly decorated Springboks.
Jean: Willemse my Bok 10, not Goosen
Jean de Villiers says Johan Goosen has not “shown enough” to start ahead Damian Willemse at flyhalf for the Springboks on the end-of-year tour.
Schalk recalls ‘code brown’ JdV story
Schalk Burger has recounted a hilarious story about his former teammate and good friend Jean de Villiers from their playing days with the Springboks.
Jean: Boks to skin struggling All Blacks
Jean de Villiers says the Springboks, if they strike the right balance between attack and defence, will beat the All Blacks in back-to-back Rugby Championship Tests.
One Bok in Underhill’s Dream XV
England flanker Sam Underhill has named his all-time Test lineup, which includes just one Springbok and four Englishmen.
Celebrating centurions: Jean de Villiers
As Eben Etzebeth prepares to make his 100th Test appearance, SARugbymag.co.za takes a look back at the Springbok centurions who have come before him.
Roberts ‘looked up to’ former Bok captain
Ex-Wales and Lions ace Jamie Roberts has named the greatest teammate he’s played with and his two toughest opponents after announcing his retirement from rugby on Tuesday.
Watch: Jean, Schalk prep for Bok duty
World Cup-winners Jean de Villiers and Schalk Brits have been asked to don their Springbok jerseys one more time.
JdV inspires Junior Boks in Stellenbosch
Jean de Villiers shared some words of wisdom and inspiration with the Junior Springbok class of 2022 before the upcoming U20 Summer Series in Italy.
One Bok on Owen’s list of best captains he reffed
Respected former referee Nigel Owens has named the all-time standout skippers he officiated, which includes just one Springbok and two former World Player of the Year winners.
