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Springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springboks director of rugby, acting as a water carrier, instructs his team during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stick: We’d love to keep playing in SA, but up for anything

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has no doubt that South Africa could successfully host the remainder of the Rugby Championship if need be, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Allende-Am centre pairing is one for the record books

Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am continue to form a formidable midfield combination that could eventually see them surpass the Bok Test pairing record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Cheetahs leave it late to snatch victory over Griquas

The Cheetahs rallied from a 29-19 half-time deficit with two late tries to beat Griquas in a Round 12 Currie Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. Watch: Top 10 new signings to watch in the Premiership The men from Bloem held on against a spirited Griquas side to come away with a 33-32 victory. Matchflow Coming off a loss against… Read more →

An injured Lood de Jager poses with the Webb Ellis Cup

Lood: Highs and lows all part of my ‘journey’

On the eve of his 50th Test, Lood de Jager says perennial injury troubles of the past have taught him the value of appreciating every moment of his Springbok “journey”. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rassie to resume pitchside role after ‘family break’

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed Rassie Erasmus will resume duties as a ‘sideline assistant’ in this Saturday’s second Rugby Championship Test against Argentina. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Damian de Allende of South Africa tackles Bundee Aki of the British & Irish Lions during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok defence the best in the business

The Springboks’ airtight defence has become a lethal weapon in their arsenal. That should be celebrated not denigrated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Players to watch: Boks vs Argentina

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players to watch as the Springboks and Argentina face off in a Rugby Championship first-round showdown in Gqerberha on Saturday.

Dweba can add to Boks’ embarrassment of riches at hooker

The progress of Joseph Dweba should be closely observed as the Springboks seek to reach rarefied territory of boasting three elite-level Test hookers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pick your breakout Bok

Which player in this week’s second-string Springbok team will use the match against Argentina as a springboard to the first-choice lineup?

Mostert has all the attributes to succeed at 7

Although an extended injury-enforced layoff for Pieter-Steph du Toit is a considerable blow for the Boks, Franco Mostert can offer similar strengths at blindside flank, writes CRAIG LEWIS.