Kwagga: Bok squad spirit was amazing
World Cup-winning flank Kwagga Smith says the national coaches were ‘extremely honest’ about what was expected of him in order to make it into the Springbok squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status
World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
English club snap up Bok fitness guru
The Springboks’ former head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has officially joined English club the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Springboks defence a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ system
SA Schools coach and defence specialist Katleho Lynch says coaches need to fully understand the fundamentals behind the Springboks’ successful press defence before trying to replicate it. DYLAN JACK reports.
Odwa: Joy to see Mapimpi fulfil potential
Former Springbok wing Odwa Ndungane believes World Cup-winner Makazole Mapimpi has the temperament and talent to continue excelling at the highest level, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Mapimpi and other RWC winners are an inspiration’
Former Bok wing Odwa Ndungane chats to editor Craig Lewis about the hotbed of talent in the Eastern Cape and how young kids have been inspired by the success of World Cup-winning Boks such as Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am.
Itoje rated as world’s best, Pieter-Steph fifth
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit is just the fifth-best player in the world, according to a leading United Kingdom rugby scribe.
Watch: Rassie’s half-time talk (RWC final)
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Rassie Erasmus’ motivational half-time team talk with the Springboks during the World Cup final against England.
Rassie desperate for long-term Bok success
Rassie Erasmus is determined to ensure the current world champion Bok team avoids some of the pitfalls that were experienced after previous World Cup triumphs.
