Lukhanyo Am

Watch: Am, the centre of attention

Springbok No 13 Lukhanyo Am displays his world-class talent with this excellent run down the right channel, before stretching over the whitewash to score against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Am ‘the best player in the world’

It’s roughly halfway through the Test season yet sensational Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am has already been hailed as World Rugby’s Player of the Year.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks on attack during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

Am shines as Bok MVP in Ellis Park defeat

SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Lukhanyo Am as the standout Springbok on Saturday after an excellent solo performance in the loss to the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Am: Boks are gutted

The Springboks are hurting after a disappointing loss against the All Blacks and Lukhanyo Am is eager to make amends on the Rugby Championship tour to Australia and Argentina.

Classy Lukhanyo the giant among Bok backs

Malcolm Marx was red-hot in a Springbok pack that demolished the All Blacks on Saturday, but it was the calm and composure from Lukhanyo Am that turned the dominance into a big win.

Boks power SA Rugby mag’s World XV

After a successful home series against Wales, the Springboks lead the way in SARugbymag.co.za’s Dream Team based on performances in the July Tests.

Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Squidge: This is what makes Lukhanyo Am one of the best

As the Springboks prepare for the first Test of a packed 2022 calendar, Squidge Rugby takes a look at what makes Lukhanyo Am one of the best in the world.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Damian Willemse of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pick your URC Team of the Season: Centres

Here’s your chance to pick a South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Team of the Season – up next are the centres.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

SA URC Team of the Season: Surprise pick at 10

Here is South Africa’s 2021/22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship team of the season according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Lukhanyo: Defence laid foundation for Lions series victory

In this excerpt from episode one of ‘Two Sides’, the 2021 British & Irish Lions series documentary, Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am reflects on leading South Africa A against the tourists.