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Flying Kriel a fan favourite

Jesse Kriel led the charge and was voted MVP after the Springboks held on to beat Ireland for the first time since 2016 in the series opener at Loftus Versfeld.

Boks call on Newlands survivors

There are eight survivors from the team that suffered a historic home defeat to Ireland at Newlands that will be on duty for the Springboks in the first Test series since 2016.

Jesse Kriel and Lukhanyo Am during Springbok training

Kriel, Masuku embody SA’s spirit of positivity

Players like Jesse Kriel and Siya Masuku are the foundations to what will always make South African rugby and the Springboks strong, writes MARK KEOHANE.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 06: Jesse Kriel of Canon Eagles runs with the ball during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Yokohama Canon Eagles and Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium on February 06, 2022 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Kriel scores 80m try

Jesse Kriel went on a sensational run to score his second try in Japan since returning from injury, while Tyrone Green dotted down in the Champions Cup semi-finals.

Jesse Kriel post-match after the Boks beat France in Paris

Kriel: Boks found Scots toughest

Jesse Kriel has made a surprising revelation about who the toughest team was for the Springboks to face in their World Cup title defence in 2023.

Kriel: Lukhanyo was the best ‘Fickou’

Jesse Kriel has opened up on the level of support he received from Lukhanyo Am to reach new heights in the No 13 jersey during the 2023 World Cup.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa celebrates victory with team mates during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok stars go under the knife

Double world champion Springboks Jesse Kriel and Faf de Klerk have both undergone surgery while playing in Japan, and face a spell on the sidelines.

Watch: Siya gets behind Dricus

The Springboks have sent messages of support to Dricus du Plessis as the South African fighter prepares to challenge the USA’s Sean Strickland for the UFC middleweight title.

Five Boks in 2023 World XV

A World Cup-winning Springbok quintet have been recognised among the standout performers over the last calendar year of international rugby.

Boks say bring on England!

In the aftermath of the Springboks’ win over France, Faf de Klerk, Jesse Kriel and Pieter-Steph du Toit shared their thoughts on the upcoming World Cup semi-final with England.