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Boks ‘building something special’

Jesse Kriel and Franco Mostert believe the Springboks’ successful season will allow the world champions to take their game to the next level in 2025.

Kriel: Jerry keeps Bok defence train steaming

Jesse Kriel has hailed Jerry Flannery’s influence as the Springboks’ defence coach, describing him as a hard-working leader who has seamlessly integrated into the world champions’ system.

Kriel: Brown keeping Boks ahead of the curve

Jesse Kriel has hailed the “massive” impact made by attack coach Tony Brown as the Springboks prepare to face the All Blacks for the first time since the World Cup final.

Boks primed for All Blacks challenge

Jesse Kriel and Gerhard Steenekamp said the Springboks expect a massive onslaught from New Zealand in the first of two Tests between the old foes in Mzansi on Saturday.

Jesse Kriel and Lukhanyo Am during Springbok training

Am excited to fly with ‘amazing’ Kriel

Lukhanyo Am is thrilled by the prospect of donning the Springbok No 12 jersey for the first time alongside Jesse Kriel in the rematch with the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 08: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa celebrates during the Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 08, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Lukhanyo buzzing for second coming

Lukhanyo Am is ready to provide a timely reminder of his qualities as he prepares for his first Test match for the Springboks since last August.

Kriel targets another two World Cup trips

Two-time Springbok world champion Jesse Kriel believes that playing his club rugby in Japan and maintaining top fitness can help extend his career by another eight years.

Record-breaker Doogz has eyes on Irish prize

Set to break the Springbok record for most-capped centre pairing with Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende has his eyes firmly set on helping the world champions clinch a series win over Ireland on Saturday.

Doogz and Jesse: Midfield maestros

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will break the Springbok midfield partnership record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie when they run out for their 30th Test together on Saturday.