Lukhanyo Am

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.

Lukhanyo Am of the Springboks during the 2021 Rugby Championship game between Argentina and South Africa at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on 21 August 2021 ©Deryck Foster/BackpagePix

Squidge: This is what makes Lukhanyo Am one of the best

As the Springboks prepare for the first Test of a packed 2022 calendar, Squidge Rugby takes a look at what makes Lukhanyo Am one of the best in the world.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 12: Damian Willemse of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and DHL Stormers at Emirates Airline Park on February 12, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Pick your URC Team of the Season: Centres

Here’s your chance to pick a South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Team of the Season – up next are the centres.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 13: Damian Willemse of the DHL Stormers celebrates after scoring during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Zebre Parma at Danie Craven Stadium on March 13, 2022 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

SA URC Team of the Season: Surprise pick at 10

Here is South Africa’s 2021/22 Vodacom United Rugby Championship team of the season according to the SA Rugby magazine team.

Lukhanyo: Defence laid foundation for Lions series victory

In this excerpt from episode one of ‘Two Sides’, the 2021 British & Irish Lions series documentary, Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am reflects on leading South Africa A against the tourists.

Lukhanyo Am, Captain of the Sharks finds the gap in the Stormers defence during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 match between the Sharks and Stormers held at Kings Park in Durban on 29 January 2021 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Sharks get Lucky for Ulster clash

Lukhanyo Am will make a welcome return to SA in time to lead the Sharks’ bid to secure a Vodacom United Rugby Championship home quarter-final.

Watch: Bok centres in sync in Japan

Jesse Kriel provided a try assist for fellow Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am during a Japan Rugby League One clash on Sunday.

Dillyn Leyds offloads against the Chiefs

Best Try Assist: Leyds magic challenges Lukhanyo

After garnering nearly three-quarters of the vote in his battle with Duane Vermeulen, Lukhanyo Am will face another Springbok teammate to keep the title for Best Try Assist.

Best Try Assist: Am or Vermeulen?

South Africa is famed for producing giants with an appetite for big collisions and this sometimes overshadows their incredible skills. Two Springboks go head-to-head in this poll to determine who floated the most impressive try assist.

HIGASHIOSAKA, JAPAN - MARCH 27: Lukhanyo Am of Kobelco Kobe Steelers breaks through the tackle run during the NTT Japan Rugby League One match between Kobelco Kobe Steelers and Toshiba Brave Lupus at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on March 27, 2022 in Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan.

Saffas Abroad: Am’s Japan debut ends in disappointment

Here’s a wrap of all the action involving South African players in England, France and Japan, including how Lukhanyo Am’s debut for Kobe Steelers went.