Mallett: Mental battle now huge for Boks
The British & Irish Lions face selection and tactical dilemmas ahead of the decisive third Test against the Springboks in Cape Town this Saturday.
Hendrikse earns Bok call-up amid doubts over Faf’s fitness
Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse has earned a maiden call-up to the Springbok squad for the third Test against the British & Irish Lions amid injury doubts around Faf de Klerk.
Vermeulen joins Springboks in Cape Town
Experienced No 8 Duane Vermeulen will join the Springbok team at their Cape Town base on Sunday after missing the opening two Tests against the British & Irish Lions due to an ankle injury.
Bok coach: Rassie handled off-field stuff, we focused on rugby
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the team never lost sight of their on-field focus prior to the second Test against the British & Irish Lions despite a controversial buildup.
Nienaber: Sometimes I feel more like a facilitator than a coach
Jacques Nienaber says the Boks are still building and should only get better as he hailed the response of his players after losing the first Test, while also crediting the impact of the bench in Saturday’s rematch against the Lions.
Concern for Boks over Du Toit injury
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has hinted that there is some cause for concern over the shoulder injury suffered by Pieter-Steph du Toit in Saturday’s clash with the British & Irish Lions.
Ratings: Kolisi stands tall for Boks
Led by Siya Kolisi, the Springboks produced a controlled and confident performance to claim a 27-9 win over the British & Irish Lions on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS picks and rates some of the top performers.
Boks strike back to level Lions series
The Springboks produced an outstanding second-half performance to come back from a first-half deficit and make a statement with a 27-9 victory over the British & Irish Lions in the second Test of the series.
RECAP: Springboks vs British & Irish Lions (2nd Test)
Look back at how the live action unfolded as the Springboks claimed a comprehensive win over the British & Irish Lions in the second Test at the Cape Town Stadium.
Match programme: Boks vs British & Irish Lions (2nd Test)
Player features, profiles and team lineups are all packed into the official match-day programme for the second Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday evening.
