Owens: Irish ‘lucky’ to escape heavy penalty
Former referee Nigel Owens says Ireland forwards Caelan Doris and James Ryan are fortunate not to face a harsher punishment for their clear-out on Bok star Malcolm Marx.
Wessels wired for Bok baptism of fire
Jan-Hendrik Wessels said the step-up to Test level will be big, but the young front-ranker is thrilled about making his Springbok debut against Portugal in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Portugal fired up to ‘shock’ Boks
Portugal captain Tomas Appleton and fullback Manuel Cardoso Pinto are relishing the “dream” opportunity of facing the Boks on Saturday.
Lukhanyo buzzing for second coming
Lukhanyo Am is ready to provide a timely reminder of his qualities as he prepares for his first Test match for the Springboks since last August.
Rassie trims Bok squad
Rassie Erasmus has cut the Springbok squad from 41 to 25 players as preparations for the historic Test against Portugal wrapped up on Wednesday.
Watch: Rassie hails ‘fearless’ next-gen Boks
In the latest episode of his vlog series, Rassie Erasmus has opened up giving opportunities to the burgeoning talent knocking on the Springboks’ door.
Kitsie’s back!
Steven Kitshoff is close to making his return after the DHL Stormers confirmed the World Cup-winning prop took part in training this week.
Rassie: This is no Bok ‘B-team’
Rassie Erasmus is adamant that the 23-man Springbok squad selected for the historic Test against Portugal in Bloemfontein is not a “B-team”.
Venters to join iconic father-son Boks
Andre-Hugo Venter will complete the 16th father-son duo in Springbok history when he makes his debut on Saturday.
Watch: More questions than answers for Rassie’s Boks
As a new-look Bok lineup readies to face Portugal on Saturday, Keo & Zels debrief in the aftermath of Ireland’s dramatic victory at Kings Park.
