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Faf de Klerk of South Africa during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour South Africa Captains Run at Cape Town Stadium on 23 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix Boks

Five key areas the Boks need to dominate for first victory

SA Rugby magazine highlights five crucial areas the Boks will need to dominate to win the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

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Boks

A closer look at the 10 Boks who missed the cut

SA Rugby magazine looks closer at the 10 Springboks cut from the initial 47-man squad, how they performed and what lies ahead.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, News, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
Elrigh Louw

Young player spotlight: Eyes on Louw, Tshituka

Elrigh Louw and Vincent Tshituka are young players who look destined for higher honours in the future, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, News, Top headlines
Playing Bok Selector: A wealth of riches at lock

Playing Bok Selector: A wealth of riches at lock

With the B&I Lions series fast approaching and key men still injured, we take a look at the options the Springboks have at lock.

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Raymond Rhule in French Top 14 La Rochelle

Column: Rhule’s La Rochelle resurgence is a compelling story

Raymond Rhule was dropped by the Springboks for his defensive frailties and now he plays in the most defensively demanding position on the pitch. ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE chronicles Rhule’s resurgence in France.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, Features, Top headlines, Top story
WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Cornal Hendricks of the Springboks makes a break on his way to scoring a try during The Rugby Championship match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks at Westpac Stadium on September 13, 2014 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images) centre

Playing Bok Selector: Who lines up at inside centre against the Lions?

ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE explores the options the Springbok coaches have at inside centre ahead of the upcoming B&I Lions series.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, Springboks, Top headlines, Top story
CJ Stander

‘Too small’ Stander will leave hole too big for Ireland to fill

The impact CJ Stander has had on Irish rugby has been immense and his pending exit from the Emerald Isle will leave a gaping void, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, Features, Top headlines | Tagged CJ Stander, Ireland, Munster
Lions jersey - Springbok

Into the Lions’ den? Don’t discount Boks

Even if the Boks face the B&I Lions in the UK and Ireland this July, they shouldn’t be written off, ventures ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, Lions Tour, Top headlines
Lions

Kolbe could star at fullback for Boks

After another impressive performance in an unusual position, it might be time to consider Cheslin Kolbe at fullback for the Boks, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, Springboks, Top headlines
English Premiership clubs stars Lood de Jager and Faf de Klerk enter the fray for Sale; could be vital against Lions

Saffas abroad will be key if Boks are to conquer the Lions

With plans to host the British & Irish Lions series in the UK and Ireland gaining traction, South Africa’s European-based players may have a key role to play, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Posted in Andre-Pierre Cronje, Columns, Lions Tour, Top headlines
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