Boks strike back to level Lions series
The Springboks produced an outstanding second-half performance to come back from a first-half deficit and make a statement with a 27-9 victory over the British & Irish Lions in the second Test of the series.
Dylan Jack
Bulls coach provides update on Vermeulen’s fitness
Bulls head coach Jake White has given an update over whether Duane Vermeulen will be available for the third Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions next Saturday.
Quotes of the Week: It was like Alun Wyn was on a date with Berry
A selection of the best quotes from players and coaches during the buildup to the second Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.
Lions have not watched Erasmus ‘sideshow’, says coach McBryde
Robin McBryde said on Friday that neither he nor the other British & Irish Lions coaches had watched a video in which Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus slams refereeing in the first Test.
Dawson warns Lions to beware ‘possessed’ South Africa
Matt Dawson has told the British & Irish Lions to be prepared to go to a “new place” mentally if they are to seal a series win over South Africa with victory in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Kolisi: I didn’t feel respected
Siya Kolisi has supported SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ claims that the Springbok captain was disrespected by the officiating team during the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.
The Boks have access to even more player resources
The Harlequins’ superb 2020-21 Premiership title win shows that the Springboks won’t lack depth when it comes to the latter stages of the Test season, writes DYLAN JACK.
Bulls welcome back captain Coetzee
Marcell Coetzee has recovered from the Covid-19 infection that kept him out of last week’s match against the Lions to take his place in the Bulls’ starting lineup to face Western Province at Newlands on Friday.
Poll: How do you feel about the Erasmus video?
Following SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video, highlighting officiating discrepancies, SARugbymag.co.za gives readers the chance to have their say on whether this was the right way to show up the inconsistencies.
Springboks vs Lions: Players to watch (Round 2)
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players to watch as the Springboks and British & Irish Lions face off in the potentially decisive second Test of the series in Cape Town on Saturday.
