Mid-year Test squads (2021)
Ahead of the start of the 2021 mid-year Test window, take a look at all the squads as they are announced.
Marx: Boks have no fear ahead of Lions series
Hooker Malcolm Marx is adamant there’s no hint of fear within the Springbok camp that they might have lost their winning momentum having last played internationally 19 months ago.
Furlong: Kitshoff can make Beast-like impact on Lions series
Tadhg Furlong says Steven Kitshoff has the potential to be equally influential in the Test series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions as his predecessor ‘Beast’ Mtawarira was when the sides met 12 years ago.
SA Rugby still lobbying for fan attendance during Lions tour
SA Rugby has asked government’s national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums with up to at least 10, 000 fans per game for the Boks’ Tests starting next month.
In pictures: Boks’ field session
Take a look at images from one of the Springboks’ training sessions at their camp in Bloemfontein, where they are based in the lead-up to the three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
In pictures: British & Irish Lions training session
Take a look at images of the British & Irish Lions squad who started training on the Channel Island of Jersey in preparation of their tour of South Africa.
Kriel lauds longevity of Steyn duo: They set the standards
Jesse Kriel has praised the impact of veterans Morne and Frans Steyn in the current Springbok squad.
Kriel: Lions series has special significance to me
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel will follow his great-grandfather’s footsteps by participating in one of the most significant rugby traditions in the game’s history.
Russell: Boks should be wary of ‘Rees Lightning’
Finn Russell has singled out star wing Louis Rees-Zammit as the danger man that could elevate the British & Irish Lions to a series victory over the Springboks.
Boks, Vermeulen remain upbeat despite ankle surgery
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says the team management has no plans to call up a replacement for injured No 8 Duane Vermeulen at this stage.
