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Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Siya Kolisi after the game Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021

Watch: Bok skipper ‘can’t wait’ to face Wales

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi gives an update from the first of two national alignment camps ahead of the July series against Wales.

Lions stars doubtful for another crack at Boks

With a casualty list that reads like a battlefield fallout, Wales are now sweating the availability of four British & Lions 2021 tourists for the July series against the Springboks.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with team mate Lukhanyo Am after scoring their team's first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

‘Boks not blooding youngsters now is nonsense’

The Springboks have more than enough time – and Test matches – before the 2023 World Cup to develop a winning habit while still selecting youngsters, according to Mark Keohane.

Duane to soften up Wales for rookies?

An experienced Springbok lineup must have already beaten Wales twice before Jacques Nienaber will consider picking uncapped youngsters for the final Test of the July series.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England walks down the tunnel prior to the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Watch: Eddie Jones megamix

England coach Eddie Jones is renowned for his banter and mind games in the media. Tale a look at this compilation of some of his more memorable exchanges with the press.

Watch: ‘Louw a better fit for Boks than Roos’

Nick Mallett, Jonathan Mokuena and Swys de Bruin discuss why some players were not included in the latest Springboks alignment camp and whether it means their chances of making the national squad are over.

Bok coach: Kolbe can play 10

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will consider Cheslin Kolbe at flyhalf if regulars Handre Pollard and Elton Jantjies are unavailable for selection. DYLAN JACK reports.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa during the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Nienaber: Bok alignment camps are all talk

Jacques Neinaber has insisted that those players selected for the Springbok alignment camps, starting this week, are not de facto call-ups for the three-Test series against Wales in July.

Pieter-Steph du Toit Springboks Japan Verblitz

Plan to get Boks in Japan for Twickenham trip

SA Rugby has reportedly sent a request to the Japan Rugby Union for their clubs to release at least seven Springboks for the 26 November Test against England at Twickenham.

Springboks set up camp for 2022

The Springboks will get their preparations for a testing international season underway on Sunday as head coach Jacques Nienaber and his management team host the first of two alignment camps this weekend.