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Magic Moment: Kolbe replicates World Cup heroics

In a series celebrating the best rugby moments of 2021, DYLAN JACK looks back at Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliance in the British & Irish Lions series.

Kiwi champion to assist Boks in 2022?

Fans have had a say on who should be recruited to reinforce the Springboks management team in 2022, one year out from the World Cup title defence in France.

Eddie Jones greets Rassie Erasmus prior to the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein

Jones: Rassie correct, but disrespectful

England coach Eddie Jones has shared his views on Rassie Erasmus following his controversial critique of Australian referee Nic Berry during the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the winning penalty in the match with South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looking on during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Magic Moment: Steyn déjà vu for Lions

Looking back on memorable moments from 2021, OLIVER KEOHANE watches Morne Steyn go full circle in his Springbok career to kick South Africa to victory over the British & Irish Lions in the decisive final Test.

Lukhanyo Am of South Africa A scores a try during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour rugby match between South Africa A and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 14 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Watch: Am stunner helps ‘A’ team stun Lions

Cheslin Kolbe and Lukhanyo Am combined for one of the tries of 2021 to help a Springbok-laden South Africa ‘A’ team beat the British & Irish Lions.

Kolbe delighted with debut after injury frustration

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has expressed his gratitude to be back on the field after a lengthy, injury-enforced break.

Boks to make URC debut, success to follow

While the introduction of the Springboks to the Vodacom United Rugby Championship will bolster the SA teams, the tide will only turn when the competition visits the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

Watch: Best Bok tries tamed Lions

Sit back and enjoy some of the best Springbok tries scored against the 1997 and 2009 British & Irish Lions.

Springbok coaches Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus Boks coaches

Poll: Pick a coach to bolster Bok ranks

Next year presents the Springboks with one last full season before jetting off to France to defend their world crown – who would you recruit to reinforce the management team in 2022?

Watch: Le Roux vs Hogg in spiral kick-off

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux takes on Scotland counterpart Stuart Hogg in a North-vs-South challenge to see who can launch the longest spiral kick.