A “nervous” Jesse Kriel is honoured to lead the Springboks on Saturday for the first time, in the absence of Siya Kolisi, and an easy call by the coaches, says

Stormers boss John Dobson understands flyhalf Manie Libbok’s decision to leave for Japan and insists the door will always be open for his return. Dobson addressed the media in a

Renowned for his monster hits and powerful carries, Lions prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to make a big impact on his Springbok debut against the Barbarians in Cape Town. WATCH:

The Springboks return to duty with a comfortable win over the Barbarians, while the Lions quell the Force, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Springboks vs Barbarians (Saturday, 5.10pm, Cape Town)Grant

Sam Cane is stepping into the unknown against Vincent Tshituka on Saturday, but the former All Blacks skipper is relishing the prospect of testing himself against the Springbok rookie. The

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says the Springboks have a target on their back. Speaking on The Lekker Rugby Pod, the former Bok flyhalf said every team in world rugby

Jesse Kriel leads the Springboks into battle against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Regular captain Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of the non-cap match through injury,

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says building personal bonds with players can cloud judgement, which is why he is more interested in makes his players perform on the field. The Boks

Let’s relive Bryan Habana and Breyton Paulse’s scoring prowess – and Bakkies Botha’s ‘goal-kicking’ – as the Springboks and Barbarians gear up for a historic clash in Mzansi. WATCH: Schalk

On 27 June in 2009, Morne Steyn stepped up and slotted an overtime winner for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images