SA Rugby magazine

Boks inspired by SA’s gold run at Commonwealth Games

Forwards coach Deon Davids says the Springboks hope to execute their gameplan for the upcoming All Blacks Tests as well as the Blitzboks did during their run to winning Commonwealth Games gold.

South Africa celebrate winning the Gold South Africa v Fiji, Gold Medal Match, Mens Rugby Sevens competition. Coventry Stadium, Birmingham. 2022 Commonwealth Games. Sunday 31 July 2022. © Matt Impey / www.photosport.nz / BackpagePix

Watch: Clinical Blitzboks floor Fiji

The Springbok Sevens team produced a masterclass in sevens rugby to thrash Fiji in Sunday’s Commonwealth Games gold medal match.

What do you do if you hit a pothole?

Potholes have become a fact of life in South Africa, and while totally avoiding them is first prize, it’s not always possible. These useful tips will help motorists be better prepared for how to deal with potholes.

RECAP: Commonwealth Games Sevens

Relive the action of the Blitzboks’ victory over Fiji in the gold medal final at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

epa05428213 Huw Jones of the Stormers scores a try during the 2016 Super Rugby Union game between the Stormers and the Kings at Newlands Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa, 16 July 2016. EPA/RYAN WILKISKY

Watch: How SA rugby made Jones’ career

Former Stormers centre Huw Jones recounts his unconventional route to playing Test rugby, when he played club rugby and Varsity Cup in the Cape before his call-up to the Scotland national team.

epa09501428 Springboks player Frans Steyn (front) tackles Damian McKenzie of the All Blacks during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Watch: Try-savers & rib-busters

Springboks Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen and Frans Steyn feature in this compilation of superbly timed, monstrous tackles from the 2021-22 rugby season.

South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 16 July 2022 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Stick: Kicking complements Bok game plan

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has hit back at criticism from some fans who believe that the Springboks kick away too much possession, saying that supporters should trust the coaching staff more.