Am is a class apart

Lukhanyo Am is comfortably the best outside centre in world rugby. Still just 27 years old, he could go down as one of the game’s all-time greats, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Rassie video: Objective achieved

Whatever the outcome of Rassie Erasmus’ misconduct hearing, his hour-long video had the desired effect this past Saturday, and has rattled World Rugby’s status quo, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok coach: No issue moving Mostert to flank

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Franco Mostert has more than enough familiarity with playing at flank to make a success of the necessitated move, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Analysis: Pollard, De Klerk’s classy try-creating kicks

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the class acts of the Springboks’ halfback pairing this past Saturday, with Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk creating try-scoring opportunities with expert kicks.

Boks welcome Vermeulen’s presence in camp, training

Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that Duane Vermeulen continues to undergo medical examination, but is expected to be part of Monday’s training session. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Concern for Boks over Du Toit injury

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has hinted that there is some cause for concern over the shoulder injury suffered by Pieter-Steph du Toit in Saturday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions.

Preview: Bok backlash requires intensity, accuracy

The Springboks have been all fire and brimstone this week but, almost mercifully, the time has now arrived to do their talking on the field, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Rassie picks cause to fight for, regardless of consequences

Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video is sure to divide opinions, but one way or another he has thrown down the gauntlet to World Rugby and officials. The response will be telling, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks won’t ‘sit back and feel sorry for themselves’

Damian Willemse says the Springboks have clarity about what they need to do in order to bounce back from this past Saturday’s defeat when they face the British & Irish Lions again, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok bench, Willemse empowered to inject energy

Jacques Nienaber says the form of Damian Willemse has warranted his selection and the Bok coaches’ backing to cover three backline positions in this Saturday’s second Test. CRAIG LEWIS reports.