Watch: SA Rugby magazine teaser video

Get your hands on the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, for all you need to know ahead of the three-Test series between the Boks and British & Irish Lions.

Watch: Smit on leading Boks to glory in 2009

Former Springbok captain John Smit reflects on the memorable first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Durban twelve years ago and changing position to accommodate the in-form Bismarck du Plessis at hooker.

Five possible Lions series wildcards

SA Rugby magazine picks five players who could be wildcard selections over the course of the coming British & Irish Lions series.

Writers’ Bok XV: Most back Kwagga to start at No 8

In the buildup to the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town, the SARugbymag.co.za writers select their Springbok match-day 23 that could run out on Saturday.

Pollard and Am neck and neck to lead Boks if need be

Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am have both been heavily favoured to temporarily take over as Springbok captain should Siya Kolisi be ruled out of the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

Overseas-based scribe: Boks tempted fate, now karma is lurking

In the wake of several positive Covid-19 tests in the Springboks’ squad, a New Zealand rugby scribe says “bad karma seems to be lurking around the Springboks” since they withdrew from the 2020 Rugby Championship.

Kolisi doubt: Who should lead the Springboks?

Should Siya Kolisi be unavailable to lead the Springboks in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, which player should take over the captaincy on Saturday?

Boks not concerned over potential Kolisi absence

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are not concerned about potentially facing the British & Irish Lions without Siya Kolisi as the influential Bok captain faces a call over his availability for the first Test.

Mallett: Bok coaches will have Test 23 solidified now

SuperSport pundit and former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has reflected on the South Africa A loss to the Bulls, cautioning of the threats the British & Irish Lions have at their disposal for the Test series.

Boks “on the right track” to challenge Lions

Stormers head coach John Dobson highlighted some of the areas the Springboks can look to exploit when they face the British & Irish Lions in the first of the Test series next Saturday.