Bok stats: Steyn closes in on milestone
A potential Morne Steyn milestone features among the key Springbok stats and facts related to South Africa’s 2021 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Gqeberha on Saturday.
A potential Morne Steyn milestone features among the key Springbok stats and facts related to South Africa’s 2021 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Gqeberha on Saturday.
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the players to watch as the Springboks and Argentina face off in a Rugby Championship first-round showdown in Gqerberha on Saturday.
Fans are convinced that Aphelele Fassi will use Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against Argentina as a springboard to a regular place in the Springbok lineup.
Captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are much more than a team as they prepare for a Rugby Championship first-round showdown with Argentina in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Former Ireland international and Munster coach Jerry Flannery has shared insight into what it’s like working alongside a “rugby genius” like Rassie Erasmus.
Felipe Ezcurra will form Argentina’s halfback pairing with Nicolas Sanchez when the Pumas face the Springboks in this Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Sbu Nkosi says he is keen to make the most of the opportunity he’s been granted following a rare inclusion in the Boks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Gqeberha.
The All Blacks’ two home Tests against the Springboks look likely to be relocated following an announcement that New Zealand’s borders will be closed for international travel until 2022.
Marika Koroibete and Lachlan Swinton are back in the Wallabies lineup as a desperate Australia look to keep their Bledisloe Cup chances alive against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
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”.