Boks’ status as world’s best ripped apart as ‘illusion’
The Springboks’ status as the best Test team in the world and their preparation for the British & Irish Lions series have been called into question.
Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time
Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
Boks to play two warm-up Tests for Lions series
The Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in two July Test matches to warm up for the British & Irish Lions series.
Calls for fan attendance during Lions tour intensify
SA Rugby and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have officially asked the national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums up to at least 50% capacity during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.
Gatland: Rugby will be the easy part of the tour
Warren Gatland says looking after the mental health of his British & Irish Lions players could be his toughest challenge as they prepare for up to 10 weeks in a bio-bubble.
Watch: I’d pick Duhan at 11 vs Boks
Former Bok captain Jean de Villiers chats about the exciting prospect of seeing British & Irish Lions wings Duhan van der Merwe and Louis Rees-Zammit face the Springboks during this year’s tour to South Africa.
Bok boss reacts to Lions squad
Find out what Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber had to say following the unveiling of Warren Gatland’s 37-man British & Irish Lions squad.
Do the Boks have anything to fear?
‘The War Room’ is operating once again. Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel react to the announcement of the British & Irish Lions squad to challenge the Boks in South Africa.
Gatland: Lions squad can beat Boks
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland says he has selected a 37-man squad which he believes is capable of winning a Test series against the Springboks.
How Saffa forced his way into Lions selection
One South African-born player was included in Warren Gatland’s 36-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour. Here’s a roadmap of how he worked his way into contention for selection.
