Siya Kolisi

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa breaks during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Boks dominate 2021 Team of the Year

SA Rugby magazine writers picked their world team of the year and, though the backline is loaded with unanimous selections, the pack highlights the world champions’ wealth of talent.

Most watched: Mapimpi leaves Rassie in his dust

Makazole Mapimpi’s speed wasn’t only showcased on the field this year as a clip featuring the rapid Springbok flyer sped past two entries from Rassie Erasmus in the Top 5 videos in 2021.

Team of the Year: Back row

In the third 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.

(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.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048bd) England vs South Africa. The Springboks dejected after the game Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Nienaber laments another ‘last kick’ defeat

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks will come back stronger in 2022 after ending the year with a “spanner in the engine” following a one-point loss to England in the final Test of the year.

Kolisi: We never make excuses

Hear what Springbok captain Siya Kolisi had to say following Saturday’s disappointing defeat by England at Twickenham.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springbok head coach, acts as a water carrier during the match between South Africa A and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Stick: We will miss Rassie, but his absence will motivate us

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick say the team will miss Rassie Erasmus’ presence but will use his absence as a motivator in this weekend’s Test 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?