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Curious absence of RG Snyman amplifies Bok success

While the mysterious absence of RG Snyman has depowered the Bomb Squad, it has magnified South Africa’s achievements in 2021, writes ZELIM NEL.

South Africa A Lions Springboks PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jasper Wiese of South Africa looks on during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa.

‘Sponge’ Wiese living up to Nienaber’s expectation

Jacques Nienaber says No 8 Jasper Wiese’s steady growth and development in the Springbok jersey is thanks to his willingness to learn from his peers. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Wiese: No one can replace Duane

Jasper Wiese has attributed his Man of the Match performance against Argentina on Saturday to the support, guidance and influence of his Springbok teammates, including fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.

Burger concerned about undercooked Boks

Schalk Burger has shared his concerns that the Springboks could be going into the Test series against the British & Irish Lions shy of matches and will miss influential No 8 Duane Vermeulen.

Then and now: Boks who could face B&I Lions again

Look back at images of the three Springboks who are in line to face the British & Irish Lions for a second time after previously coming up against the prestigious touring side in 2009.

Springboks provide update on Vermeulen, injury concerns

The Springboks are keeping their cards close to their chest when it comes to the progress of their injured players, but Deon Davids expects Duane Vermeulen to rejoin the squad in the next few weeks.

White confident Duane ‘will feature’ for Boks

Bulls boss Jake White is adamant that the injured Duane Vermeulen will recover in time to play a role for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions.

Bok camps / Leicester Tigers No 8 Jasper Wiese in the Premiership

Wiese backed as Vermeulen replacement

Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.

Vermeulen undergoes surgery, opens up on injury

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has given an update on his injury situation, having had to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Vermeulen injury ‘not good’, Jantjies has ‘respiratory’ illness

Coaches Jake White and John Dobson have shed further light on the injury status around Bulls captain Duane Vermeulen and Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies respectively.