Rewind: Lima thumps Hougaard (2003)
Look back at Brian Lima’s memorable tackle on Derick Hougaard during the 2003 Rugby World Cup pool match between Samoa and the Springboks in Brisbane. Has there been a bigger hit in Test rugby?
‘Reality is I could have lost my leg’
A career-threatening injury and the Covid-19 crisis have given Pieter-Steph du Toit a new appreciation for the game, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
‘Kolisi’s Boks the greatest example’
Joel Stransky believes out of the three World Cup-winning Springbok teams, captain Siya Kolisi’s 2019 side is the greatest of all.
Stransky speaks about ‘warm, fuzzy feelings’ in ’95
On the 25th anniversary of the Springboks’ maiden World Cup triumph in 1995, flyhalf Joel Stransky reflects on an ‘unbelievably special time’.
Best of YouTube: Du Randt’s epic comeback
Check out this fascinating video from Real Rugby on the story behind Os du Randt’s comeback after years in the rugby wilderness, with a phone call from Rassie Erasmus planting the seed for the Bok legend’s return to the game.
Watch: Mapimpi and Am – In perfect sync
Look back at when Springbok and Sharks duo Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am combined superbly to assist each other for two quite memorable tries.
Best of YouTube: Lukhanyo Am
Check out this selection of some of Lukhanyo Am’s best moments in a Sharks and Springbok jersey.
Burgess: Ford was a snake
Sam Burgess has sensationally called Mike Ford a ‘snake’, claiming his former Bath coach sabotaged his career and England’s 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign.
Ireland star urged to kill himself
Wing Jacob Stockdale has opened up about the abuse he received on social media after Ireland’s World Cup quarter-final loss against the All Blacks last year.
Reinach elevated his game in England
Cobus Reinach has demonstrated how a carefully considered and well-timed move abroad can prove to be immensely beneficial, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
