‘Nobody has given us any sort of a chance’
Wales will be embracing their underdog status when their three-Test series against the Springboks in South Africa gets under way next week, says experienced lock Adam Beard.
Watch: Willie shines like a diamond
Griquas will contest their first Currie Cup final in 52 years on Saturday and, in celebration, be dazzled by one of the best Springboks produced by the Kimberley side – the mercurial Willie le Roux.
Bok Tests, Currie Cup final set for capacity crowds
The home Test matches against Wales and New Zealand, as well as the Currie Cup final, will be able to be played in full-capacity stadiums after government repealed the limitations on public events and gatherings.
Captain Marvel: Pienaar, Smit butt heads
In a reversal of fortune, Gary Teichmann gave up the armband to Francois Pienaar, who now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the best Springbok skipper.
Nienaber: No Griquas in my top 100
Griquas are set to host the Currie Cup final for the first time since 1970 and they did so without a single player on Jacques Nienaber’s Springbok radar.
Nienaber: Wales are desperate
Jacques Nienaber says the mindset of Wales before the July series in South Africa will be similar to what he has previously experienced with the Springboks.
Watch: Habana does the two-step
Springboks Bryan Habana, Damian Willemse and Sbu Nkosi show off their footwork in this collection of side-stepping wizardry from across the globe.
Boks exposed to new concussion laws in July
A Springbok or Wales player diagnosed with a concussion during the upcoming three-Test series is set to miss their next match under revamped protocols announced by World Rugby.
Aplon: Unleash Roos, Gelant on Wales
Gio Aplon says the Springboks must not waste an ideal opportunity to select untested and in-form players against a struggling Wales in the July series.
Wales ready to outlast Boks
The Springboks can expect Wales to try and up the tempo during the July series after enduring a training camp geared at helping the tourists play better at altitude.
