Brown: Doogz the Boks’ best passer
Tony Brown hailed Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel after the midfield maestros’ influential performance in the first Test against Ireland.
Watch: Give us back our brutal Boks
Keo & Zels catch up on the Bok win against Ireland – a perfect result, but imperfect performance.
Peyper: Bomb Squad not ‘dangerous’
Jaco Peyper has laughed off criticism of the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad, while pointing out that Ireland employed the same tactic to defend their Six Nations title.
Watch: Bomb Squad ‘discriminates against backs’
Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has taken aim at World Rugby for continuing to allow the Springboks to bring on six forwards, after the Bomb Squad’s impact in the Test victory over Ireland in Pretoria.
Ireland furious over Casey injury
Ireland’s management are reported to be fuming over the clean-out that led to Craig Casey’s injury, as the tourists count the cost of a physical series opener against the Springboks.
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.
Du Toit: Boks aim to sweep series
Pieter-Steph du Toit relished tackling Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, adding that the Springboks have turned their attention to the series decider in Durban.
Watch: Kolisi sends message with Bok return
Siya Kolisi responded to the recent criticism of his form and fitness with a powerful performance for the Springboks in the first Test against Ireland on Saturday.
RG revels in success of homecoming
Two-time Bok world champ RG Snyman on beating Ireland at a packed Loftus Versfeld, and playing the first Test in the Republic since defending the Webb Ellis Cup last year.
Loftus win for SA not the Bok way
The Springbok series-opening victory over Ireland in Pretoria is a good one, but the analysis of the result will not make for impressive reviewing, writes MARK KEOHANE.
