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.
Pick your breakout Bok
Which player in this week’s second-string Springbok team will use the match against Argentina as a springboard to the first-choice lineup?
Watch: Kwagga will bring work rate
Springbok great Schalk Burger believes that while the Springboks will miss Duane Vermeulen’s presence at No 8 in the first Test against the British & Irish Lions, Kwagga Smith’s qualities should not be underestimated.
Watch: Dual internationals crossing codes
Check out this video compilation of big name fifteens players, including the likes of Springbok duo Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith, scoring on the sevens circuit.
Powell: We have a ‘second chance’
Blitzbok coach Neil Powell speaks about the restructured Olympics preparations, previous hopes of including Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith, while also paying tribute to retired Cecil Afrika.
Kwagga commits to Japanese club
Springbok Kwagga Smith has confirmed that he has agreed terms to play for Japan-based club Yamaha Jubilo for the next two years.
Rewind: 10 great Lions tries in Super Rugby
Kwagga Smith, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Faf de Klerk feature in this selection of all-time standout tries from the Lions prior to the disrupted 2020 season.
Powell tackling unexpected challenge
Blitzboks coach Neil Powell says the fact that the Olympics and British & Lions tour to South Africa could run concurrently in 2021 means he may need to rethink his plans for the squad to take to the Games.
Marx, Kwagga, Cronje light up Top League
Malcolm Marx, Kwagga Smith and Lionel Cronje starred for their respective teams in round six of the Japanese Top League this past weekend.
Kwagga eyes Olympic return
World Cup-winning flank Kwagga Smith will rejoin the Springbok Sevens team in a bid to be in contention for selection for the 2020 Olympic Games.
