Springboks

Lions tour: Undercooked Boks need game time

A combination of injuries and a lack of game time leave the Springboks in a tricky position before the British & Irish Lions series, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Rewind: Sam Warburton’s Perfect XV

Take a look back at this selection from former Wales captain Sam Warburton, who included two South Africans in his ‘dream team’.

The evolution of the Springbok emblem

A look at the evolution of the Springbok emblem over time from 1906 to present day.

Lions postponement unlikely, broadcasters prefer SA

The British & Irish Lions Series scheduled to take place this July is unlikely to be postponed, but the possibility of a UK and Ireland based ‘tour’ has not yet been precluded.

Kolbe reflects on iconic try, side-stepping Owen Farrell

Cheslin Kolbe recalls his journey to Springbok greatness and what was running through his head in the lead-up to his game-winning try in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final.

Why Boks must go into Lions den to save 2021 series

Mark Keohane, on IOL, writes that the world champion Springboks must play the British & Irish Lions in 2021 or wait until 2033 to face the famed men in red.

Column: SA must court sleeping giant of American rugby

At a time when finances are tightly squeezed, South Africa cannot be blind to the commercial opportunity of involvement in the US market, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Woodward wants Lions to ‘send out message to Boks’

Former England coach Clive Woodward says the British & Irish Lions outperforming the Springboks is one of his wish-list items for the 2021 sporting calendar.