Zelim Nel

Siya Kolisi (captain), Ox Nche, Mbongeni Mbonambi and Trevor Nyakane of South Africa sing national anthem before the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

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There’s no one better than Scrum School coach Tank Lanning to get you excited about a knock-on.

Props are more than just a piece of meat!

Scrum School coach Tank Lanning takes a break from braaiing to explain the ins and outs of packing down on either side of the hooker.

epa09501264 Springboks player Lukhanyo Am in action 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

Why Boks must whitewash All Blacks

It will have been a fortnight of failure for the Springboks if the All Blacks leave these shores in August with anything more than two losses, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Boks lose Kolbe but gain experience for Rugby Championship

While Springbok veterans Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn are back for the Rugby Championship, Cheslin Kolbe is doubtful to recover in time to feature in the tournament.

Boks power SA Rugby mag’s World XV

After a successful home series against Wales, the Springboks lead the way in SARugbymag.co.za’s Dream Team based on performances in the July Tests.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Brady/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13027215ik) South Africa vs Wales. South Africa's Suleiman Hartzenberg runs in a try Under 20 Six Nations Summer Series Finals Day, Stadio Comunale Monigo, Treviso, Italy - 12 Jul 2022

Western Province primed to turn talent trove into trophies

With Riaan Oberholzer and John Dobson at the helm, Western Province Rugby is poised to make the most of the world’s most talent-rich region, according to MARK KEOHANE.

Willemse, Hendrikse to spark Bok evolution

The rise of Damian Willemse and Jaden Hendrikse was the high of a rollercoaster series victory against Wales, and these two talents are primed to make the Springboks untouchable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, writes ZELIM NEL.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Rassie smiling after Bok loss

Rassie Erasmus is many things after the Springboks surrendered their first home loss against Wales, but surprised isn’t one of them, writes ZELIM NEL.

A labour of love

When it comes to referees, it’s hard to miss which brand backs them in this rugby-crazed country. Here, they share the story of their relationship with the SA Rugby Referees and give a glimpse into one of the toughest jobs in the game.

Boks need answers at flyhalf, fullback

A thrilling victory against Wales at Loftus Versfeld served the powerful Springbok juggernaut yet another warning that the gearbox is long overdue for a service, writes ZELIM NEL.