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Sharks want to suitably represent ‘proud rugby nation’

Sharks coach Sean Everitt says his side is fully aware of the importance of Wednesday’s match against the British & Irish Lions to the national cause and won’t be naive in their approach. DYLAN JACK reports.

Franco Mostert of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

Stat attack: Mostert, Du Toit show Bok value

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ victory over Georgia in the first Test.

Iain Henderson of the British and Irish Lions looks on in the warm up prior to the Sigma Lions v British & Irish Lions tour match at Emirates Airline Park on July 03, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lions name fresh back row to face Sharks

Iain Henderson will captain a British & Irish Lions team featuring three debutants in their second tour match against the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Controversial rugby star Folau signs for Japanese side

Dual-code international Israel Folau, who was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 for saying “hell awaits” gay people, will play club rugby in Japan next season, it was announced on Monday.

O’Connor ruled out but To’omua starts for Wallabies against France

Veteran Australia back James O’Connor was on Monday ruled out of the first Test against a depleted France, but Wallabies playmaker Matt To’omua was declared fit after a neck injury.

Du Toit happy to return to Bok second row

Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit says he is more than willing to shift back to the second row if needed during the British & Irish Lions series.

Davids: RG has “small chance” of playing in Lions series

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has confirmed that lock RG Snyman has left the squad to undergo a skin graft on the burns he suffered last month.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 03: Springboks U20 head coach, Bafana Nhleko celebrate winning the series between Junior Springboks and Argentina at DHL Newlands on July 03, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Gratitude, relief, and pride for Junior Bok coach

The Junior Springboks’ triumph in the U20 International Series at Newlands on Saturday was a pleasing reward for a very good group of players said head coach Bafana Nhleko.

Maro Itoje of the British & Irish Lions in action during the Tour match between Sigma Lions and British and Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park on July 03, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Lions coach hoping for tougher tests before tackling Boks

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland said on Saturday he hoped his team would face tougher opposition as they build towards a three-Test series against the world champion Springboks.

All Blacks coach rejects criticism of lop-sided Tonga result

New Zealand coach Ian Foster has rejected any suggestion of an unwarranted mismatch after the All Blacks put a century of points on a hapless Tonga, saying Saturday’s Test was not about the scoreline.