Bok surprise in BBC dream team

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane was a surprise inclusion after BBC Sport named a World XV based on performances in the recent northern- hemisphere tours to Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Cut and paste Kurt-Lee for Kolbe

Kurt-Lee Arendse ticks all the right boxes to replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe for the Springboks and make the green and gold No 14 jumper his own, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.

Unsung Hero: Januarie, Rossouw seize the moment

After tripping up Frans Malherbe to the main stage, Danie Rossouw now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.

Watch: Rassie smashes Larkham

Before Rassie Erasmus exchanged his boots for a clipboard he was a barnstorming Springbok loose forward, as this crunching tackle on Wallabies icon Stephen Larkham attests to.

On this day: Jantjies bursts on to the Bok scene

On this day in 2019, Herschel Jantjies made a starring Springbok debut with two tries in the Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies at Ellis Park.

‘Boks no match for Les Bleus beasts’

Rampant 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam champions France would trample the Springbok pack, according to Leinster icon Isa Nacewa.

Four Boks in ‘World XV’

The Springboks’ series triumph over Wales has earned four of the world champions’ standout players spots in a star-studded lineup.

Jake: Bok gameplan is too predictable

Jake White says the Springboks have become “too rigid” in how they play, with the world champions then running the risk of being found out by “the No 1 team in the world”, France.

ICYMI: Player buzz

Catch up on what rugby players and teams shared on social media over the weekend. ? ?

Watch: Pollard cracker finds Faf

Handre Pollard was flawless from the tee in the decisive Test against Wales in Cape Town, and it’s no wonder considering how the Springbok sharpshooter was picking out Faf de Klerk in the warm-ups.