BMT, experience gets Morne the nod for crucial Lions Test

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has explained why they decided to name Morne Steyn as the replacement flyhalf for the deciding third Test against the British & Irish Lion on Saturday.

Williams, Adams, Aki to start as Lions ring the changes

Liam Williams, Josh Adams and Bundee Aki will all start for the British & Irish Lions as coach Warren Gatland has made six changes to their starting lineup for the decisive third Test against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.

Key takeaways from World Rugby’s citing of Erasmus

SARugbymag.co.za breaks down World Rugby’s confirmation that SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus will face a hearing over his comments about match officials during the series between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions.

All Blacks’ home Tests against Argentina dropped in virus revamp

The All Blacks will play back-to-back Tests against the Wallabies in Auckland and forfeit hosting Tests against Argentina after a Covid-19 outbreak in Australia forced a revamp of the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship series.

Specman, Du Preez earn Bok recalls

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named three new additions to the national squad on Monday, with Rosko Specman, Dan du Preez and Johan Grobbelaar all called up to join the Boks in Cape Town.

Lood: Boks made second Lions Test ‘personal’

Lood de Jager says a change in mentality to make the second Test against the British & Irish Lions “more personal” helped the Springboks level the three-Test series.

Stat attack: Captain Kolisi leads from the front

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ series-levelling victory over the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday.

Hendrikse earns Bok call-up amid doubts over Faf’s fitness

Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has earned a maiden call-up to the Springbok squad for the third Test against the British & Irish Lions amid injury doubts around Faf de Klerk.

Hogg ‘upset’ by ‘unsubstantiated’ Le Roux bite claims

Scotland and British & Irish Lions fullback Stuart Hogg has released a statement denying claims that he bit Springbok fullback Willie le Roux during the second Test match on Saturday.

Kitshoff proud of ‘unbelievable’ Nyakane

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has praised teammate Trevor Nyakane after his impact off the bench at loosehead prop helped the Springboks level the series with the British & Irish Lions.