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Normal will never be quite like we knew it – Jannie

Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis, who is a qualified medical doctor, believes nothing will be the same again after the global coronavirus health crisis.

Springboks (46) vs All Blacks (40) at Ellispark, South Africa, 19 August 2000 Braam van Straaten passes the ball under pressure.

Rewind: Boks vs All Blacks (2000 Tri-Nations)

The Springboks ended a four-match losing streak with a memorable 46-40 victory over the All Blacks in the 2000 Tri-Nations tournament, scoring six tries in an action-packed spectacle at Ellis Park.

Bryan Habana of South Africa runs in for his try during The Castle Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand

Watch: Habana’s brace vs All Blacks (2013)

The 2013 Rugby Championship Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park will go down as one of the best in the modern era. Despite the Boks losing 38-27, Bryan Habana scored two sensational tries in as many minutes, which were brilliantly set up by Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw.

Rugby trio fighting Covid-19 on the frontline

French referee Thomas Charabas, Italian Test player Maxime Mbanda and Springbok Women’s vice-captain Zinhle Ndawonde have described life on the frontline in the fight against the global coronavirus pandemic.

Report: Three 1981 Springboks Covid-19 positive

Three more Springboks from the team that toured New Zealand in 1981 have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.

Could new tax law help plug player drain?

In the latest issue of SA Rugby magazine, we take a closer look at the in-depth players’ survey that provided insight into some of the challenges being addressed in the local game.

USA Rugby buckles under financial pressure

USA Rugby has officially filed for bankruptcy as the federation’s financial woes have worsened under the pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jaque Fourie during the Super 12 match between the Cats and the Chiefs at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rewind: Cats vs Chiefs (2004)

The Cats held on for their first and only victory of the 2004 Super 12 season as they narrowly defeated the Chiefs at Ellis Park.

Watch: Powerful message from Kolisi

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi features in a poignant video, imploring South African citizens to do all it takes to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.