Jacques Nienaber would be the first to defer any praise that comes his way, but the magnitude of guiding the Boks to a famous series win over the Lions is a remarkable achievement that must be duly acknowledged, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coach Jacques Nienaber says the wholesale changes made to the Bok team in no way reflect a lack of respect for an Argentina side that is willing to “put their heads in dark places”.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Pieter-Steph du Toit underwent shoulder surgery on Monday and is expected to be out of action “for some time”. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
The Springboks claimed a famous 2-1 series win over the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks some of the top performers from the three-Test battle.
Jacques Nienaber was so nervous he couldn’t watch Morne Steyn’s series-winning penalty kick against the British & Irish Lions, but has hailed the composure the veteran flyhalf showed. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Take a look at the match-day squads for Saturday’s third and final Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions in Cape Town. (more…)
After a fortnight of ‘magical’ Test rugby, former Bok captain John Smit believes the Springboks will know exactly what approach is required to achieve success in Saturday’s series decider, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
John Smit believes the Springboks are more than capable of contending with the injuries to key players such as Pieter-Steph du Toit and Faf de Klerk, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Former Springbok skipper John Smit has hailed the leadership evolution of Siya Kolisi and labelled his second-Test performance against the British & Irish Lions as a ‘colossal captain’s innings’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
After famously kicking the series-winning penalty against the Lions in 2009, stalwart Morne Steyn has earned a remarkable Springbok recall, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
