Kolisi: Nothing beats ‘warrior work’ for the Boks

Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks hope they can once again put a smile on the faces of supporters as they make a long-awaited return to action against Georgia on Friday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Poite: I did make a mistake in All Blacks-Lions series

Romain Poite has spoken candidly about his refereeing career, while openly acknowledging errors made when yellow-carding Bismarck du Plessis in 2013, and during the third Test between the B&I Lions and New Zealand.

Highlights: Top14 and Premiership finals

Look back the highlights from this weekend’s French Top14 and English Premiership finals, with several South Africans contributing to their respective team’s success.

Boks will need to believe in what they can achieve

The Springboks will need to be as mentally strong as they are physically prepared, in order to be competitive against the British & Irish Lions, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Mbonambi: Boks will be ready for Test-match intensity

Bongi Mbonambi says there has been an accelerated intensity about the Springboks’ preparations as they seek to rediscover “high international standards” after such an extended period out of Test rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

B&I Lions forced to make late changes

Warren Gatland has had to make two injury-enforced changes to the British & Irish Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Japan at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Lions lose Bok stalwart to season-ending injury

The Lions have confirmed that Willem Alberts has sustained a high-grade tear of his right hamstring muscle and will likely be out for the remainder of the Currie Cup.

Hendrikse impressive as Sharks overcome Griquas

Scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse produced a memorable display in Kimberley as the Sharks claimed victory over a gallant Griquas side on Saturday.

WP coach: Dayimani has a ‘massive future’ ahead of him

WP coach John Dobson says the game-breaking ability of talented Hacjivah Dayimani makes him a welcome addition to the Western Province ranks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Coetzee: Keeping focus on Bulls is key for me

Although the British & Irish Lions tour is fast approaching, Marcell Coetzee is fully aware of the need to remain focused on the task at hand as he captains the Bulls in Saturday’s Rainbow Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.