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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 24: Jack Conan of the B&I Lions reacts after beating the springboks at the Castle Lager Lions Series 1st Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Poll: Flip one Bok loss in 2021

While South Africa ended 2021 as the world’s top-ranked team, each of their five losses stuck in the gizzard of Bok fans – vote below to decide which defeat supporters would most like to reverse.

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

Marler: Rassie is gold

Joe Marler says if he was elected as World Rugby chairman he would appoint SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus as his right-hand man.

Ref’s view: Rassie video ‘broke all boundaries’

Test referee Andrew Brace has opened up about the impact of Rassie Erasmus’ controversial video on match officials.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598p) Stormers Celebrates try United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

URC: Stormers given 50% chance of reaching playoffs

As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship sides prepare for the festive schedule, the URC StatMaster has forecasted which eight teams could contest the playoffs later this season.

Kiwi champion to assist Boks in 2022?

Fans have had a say on who should be recruited to reinforce the Springboks management team in 2022, one year out from the World Cup title defence in France.

Eddie Jones greets Rassie Erasmus prior to the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein

Jones: Rassie correct, but disrespectful

England coach Eddie Jones has shared his views on Rassie Erasmus following his controversial critique of Australian referee Nic Berry during the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the winning penalty in the match with South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looking on during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Magic Moment: Steyn déjà vu for Lions

Looking back on memorable moments from 2021, OLIVER KEOHANE watches Morne Steyn go full circle in his Springbok career to kick South Africa to victory over the British & Irish Lions in the decisive final Test.

Kolbe delighted with debut after injury frustration

Springbok wing Cheslin Kolbe has expressed his gratitude to be back on the field after a lengthy, injury-enforced break.

‘Exceptional’ signing adds punch to Bulls pack

The Vodacom Bulls have announced the acquisition of some heavy armour from Leicester Tigers that is sure to give the pack more stopping power.

Watch: De Allende’s MOTM performance vs Castres

Springbok centre Damian de Allende ripped through Castres in a man-of-the-match performance for Munster in Saturday’s Champions Cup victory at Thomond Park.