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Nienaber: Boks have plenty of respect for Argentina

Coach Jacques Nienaber says the wholesale changes made to the Bok team in no way reflect a lack of respect for an Argentina side that is willing to “put their heads in dark places”.

Jantjies settled in Springbok role

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has opened up on his role within the team after being named to start in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.

Du Toit set for lengthy injury layoff after surgery

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Pieter-Steph du Toit underwent shoulder surgery on Monday and is expected to be out of action “for some time”. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springboks director of rugby, acting as a water carrier, instructs his team during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dweba to start as Boks make several team changes

The Springboks have rotated and rested several players for their Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this Saturday.

Ratings: Kolisi stands out among six of the Boks’ best

The Springboks claimed a famous 2-1 series win over the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks some of the top performers from the three-Test battle.

Reminder: Red-card replacements among Rugby Champs law trials

The 50:22 kicking adaptation and 20-minute red card are among the law trials that will be implemented during the 2021 Rugby Championship.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa reacts as Lions concede penalty, Kyle Sinckler of BI Lions reacts in disappointment during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Bok assistant coach: Nyakane is a champion

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has paid tribute to prop Trevor Nyakane after his excellent performances at both loosehead and tighthead during the 2-1 Lions series victory.

Davids: Boks will be ready to defend Rugby Champs title

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids is confident the team will be able to shift their focus to the Rugby Championship, immediately after a mentally and physically taxing Lions series. DYLAN JACK reports.

springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Damian de Allende of South Africa tackles Bundee Aki of the British & Irish Lions 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.

Stat attack: Bok defence, set piece at heart of series win

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ series-clinching victory over the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday.

RG returns as Boks switch focus to Rugby Champs

The Boks have confirmed lock RG Snyman will soon rejoin the squad, while it seems likely a few players will be rested for their opening Rugby Championship match against Argentina this coming Saturday.