Bok opportunity for Ox is due reward
It’s been more than three years between Ox Nche’s first and second Test caps. His return to the Springbok fold is long awaited but fully deserved, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Lions captain says he has insight into Springbok coaches
British & Irish Lions captain Conor Murray said on Tuesday that playing under key members of the Springbok coaching staff at Munster had given him insight into how the world champions might play in the forthcoming Test series in South Africa.
Boks have muscle memory to rely on
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are experts at finding solutions to tricky problems, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.
Specman, Fassi to make Bok debuts against Georgia
Rosko Specman and Aphelele Fassi have been named to start on the wings when the Springboks make a long-awaited return to action against Georgia in Johannesburg this Friday.
Face off: Which Bok newcomer is the most exciting?
CRAIG LEWIS and DYLAN JACK debate which one of the eight uncapped players in the Springbok squad is the most exciting prospect?
SA Rugby gives up pursuit of Lions series fan attendance
SA Rugby has decided to concede defeat in getting any fans into stadiums during the British & Irish Lions tour, while a new schedule for the series could soon be confirmed.
Springboks back in training
SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks will resume their preparations for the two Tests against Georgia after receiving feedback from the Lions series medical advisory group.
Official: Lions tour ON despite SA’s stricter lockdown measures
The government has officially confirmed that the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead as planned, clearing up any confusion that the event was in jeopardy after the country moved to level-four lockdown restrictions this past Sunday.
Erasmus confident Georgia clash will go ahead
Rassie Erasmus doesn’t feel there is any threat to this Friday’s all-important warm-up match against Georgia despite three players returning positive Covid-19 test results when the team assembled this past weekend.
Bok squad in self-isolation after positive tests
The Springboks cancelled Sunday’s planned training session in Johannesburg as a precautionary measure when scheduled testing protocols returned three positive COVID-19 test results when the team assembled on Saturday.
