Boks ‘wanted it more’ than Wales
Debutant Elrigh Louw and 2019 World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe admitted the Springboks had to dig deep to pull off a nail-biting victory over Wales on Saturday.
Biggar: Wales won’t lie down for Boks
Skipper Dan Biggar has defended Wales’ “abrasive” approach against the Springboks on Saturday after suffering a heartbreaking 32-29 defeat to the world champions in Pretoria.
Sharks confirm new coaching structure
The Sharks have officially confirmed a fresh coaching structure under incoming director of rugby Neil Powell, including a new breakdown coach and head of Currie Cup and youth rugby.
Nienaber: Elton will be better next week
Jacques Nienaber was delighted with Damian Willemse’s match-winning performance against Wales on Saturday, but also defended Elton Jantjies’ error-strewn first-half showing.
Boks need answers at flyhalf, fullback
A thrilling victory against Wales at Loftus Versfeld served the powerful Springbok juggernaut yet another warning that the gearbox is long overdue for a service, writes ZELIM NEL.
Highlights: Second-half surge sinks Wales in Loftus thriller
The Springboks overturned a 15-point half-time deficit to narrowly beat Wales at a packed Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Pick your Bok MVP: SA vs Wales
Damian Willemse slotted the game-winning penalty as the Springboks kicked off the 2022 season with a dramatic victory against Wales – who was your Man of the Match?
Rate the Ref: Nika Amashukeli
Wales conceded four yellow cards as the Springboks needed a last-gasp penalty for the win on Saturday – how do you rate the performance of the referee?
Highlights: Sanzaar teams secure clean sweep
The Springboks, All Blacks, Wallabies and Los Pumas all began the Test season with victories over northern hemisphere opponents on Saturday.
Willemse completes epic Bok comeback against Wales
Damian Willemse slotted a penalty after the hooter to see the Springboks come from a 15-point half-time deficit and beat Wales in the Test series opener in Pretoria on Saturday.
