Magic Moment: Nyakane sinks Sinckler to deny Lions
In the next instalment of a series looking at memorable moments from 2021, AP CRONJE applauds the Springbok scrum that repelled the British & Irish Lions to help secure the series.
Nienaber: Bomb Squad difference between victory, defeat for Boks
Coach Jacques Nienaber has admitted that his unorthodox use of substitutes made the difference between victory and defeat in the Springboks’ thrilling Test against the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday.
Rewind: Sharks vs Pumas – Currie Cup 2015
Ahead of tonight’s Currie Cup opener between the Sharks and Pumas in Durban, look back at the thrilling 2015 encounter between the sides, which featured a few future World Cup winners.
Watch: Saffas shine in European Cup quarter-finals
Several South Africans were in top form during this past weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-finals, which included man-of-the-match performances from Cheslin Kolbe, Jacques Vermeulen and Michael Rhodes for their respective clubs.
Saffas go big in English Premiership
Lock David Ribbans, the Du Preez twins, Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Vincent Koch and several others put in standout performances in round 18 of the English Premiership this weekend.
Koch: Everyone bought into Rassie’s plan
Vincent Koch discusses their journey to the World Cup, how the Bok coaches got the best out of the team, while also revealing the philosophy behind the ‘Bomb Squad’.
Koch linked with Bulls move
Springbok tighthead Vincent Koch is among the star players who could be set to leave Saracens at the end of the season after their relegation from the Premiership.
Koch: I know exactly what they do
Bok tighthead Vincent Koch is excited about a potential scrum battle against Saracens teammate Mako Vunipola during Saturday’s World Cup final.
‘We’ve been honest from the outset’
Rassie Erasmus on telling eight players that they won’t feature in the quarter-final, while Matt Proudfoot comments on his valuable coaching stint in Japan.
Koch: Trevor had an unbelievable season
Vincent Koch on his opportunity following Trevor Nyakane’s exit from the World Cup, while Beast Mtawarira is happy to have Thomas du Toit back in the squad.
