Rewind: Breyton, the Bok punching bag
Breyton Paulse held his own in an era dominated by big men, but watch as the Springbok dynamo got bullied by Ireland bruisers Paul O’Connell and Reggie Corrigan at Newlands in 2004.
The monster that scared Os
Os du Randt won two World Cups but it was only in the final season of his 80-Test career that he encountered an opponent who frightened him.
Watch: Bok gets ‘punched’ at airport
Showing quick hands and pinpoint strikes, SA boxing champ Kevin Lerena’s son Brooklyn exchanges blows with Springbok centre Jesse Kriel.
Watch: Kolbe too fast, too furious
Springbok and Toulon speedster Cheslin Kolbe lives his life a quarter mile at a time whenever he is back home in Cape Town.
Libbok relaxed over Bok talk
Despite the talk around the Springboks’ flyhalf options for the November tour, Manie Libbok’s focus is on the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Bok tracker: Which region is richest
A total of 19 players of the current Springbok squad were born in the Western Cape, more than the Eastern Cape and Gauteng combined.
Watch: Duane, the waterboy
Known for his big hits and brutal physicality, Springbok hardman Duane Vermeulen here looks to expand his skills with Ulster.
Bok icons in Robshaw’s Dream XV
Former England captain Chris Robshaw has named his Test dream team, which includes two World Cup-winning Springboks.
Watch: Kolbe’s eventful return to rugby
Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe dotted down for Toulon in his first game since suffering a jaw injury in July, but had another scare when he was taken out in the air.
Kitshoff signs for European club
Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff is reportedly set to leave the DHL Stormers and head overseas.
