Lukhanyo Am

Handre Pollard loads up to pass the ball in Cardiff.

Pollard ready to face Scotland?

Jacques Nienaber is confident Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am will be fit for the World Cup, after the injured Springboks were named on a standby list for the global tournament.

South Africa's Handre Pollard warms up for the captain's run in Gold Coast on September 17, 2021, ahead of Rugby Championship round four clash with Australia.

Bok captains lament loss of injured trio

The absence of three injured first-choice players will be a massive challenge for South Africa in their World Cup defence, according to three former Springbok captains.

Pollard, Am on Bok standby list

The Springboks have confirmed that Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am will travel to the UK after being included on a nine-player standby list for the World Cup.

South Africa's Handre Pollard looks on during the rugby Championship match against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on September 18, 2021. - -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by Patrick HAMILTON / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by PATRICK HAMILTON/AFP via Getty Images)

Pollard, Am out of World Cup

The Springboks will reportedly travel to France without the services of at least two of their 2019 World Cup winners.

Lukhanyo’s the Boks’ centre sensation

The latest edition of SA Rugby magazine features Lukhanyo Am as the Springboks’ most indispensable backline player going into the 2023 World Cup.

Watch: Lukhanyo leads Gwijo Squad

Lukhanyo Am joined in with the Gwijo Squad outside the team hotel in Pretoria this week ahead of the Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and Wallabies.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 13: Lukhanyo Am during the South Africa A Captains Run at Cape Town Stadium on July 13, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Getty Images/Gallo Images)

Am wary of ‘amazing’ Ireland

Veteran centre Lukhanyo Am expects the Springboks will face a formidable challenge from Ireland for the Webb Ellis Cup in France.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 06: Lukhanyo Am of South Africa breaks with the ball during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Composed Am ready for Bok captaincy

The dynamic Lukhanyo Am has thrown his hat into the ring to lead the Springboks in the World Cup, should captain Siya Kolisi be sidelined.

Lukhanyo AM of Sharks during the United Rugby Championship 2022/2 match between Sharks and Benetton Rugby at Kings Park in Durban on 14 April 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Lukhanyo leads Sharks in Leinster mission

The Sharks have named Lukhanyo Am as captain of the side that will take on table-topping Leinster in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship quarter-finals on Saturday.

Sharks turn to Bulls for tips on beating Toulouse

Centre Lukhanyo Am says the Sharks have learnt from the Vodacom Bulls’ mistakes, in preparation for Saturday’s quarter-final against Toulouse in the Champions Cup.