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Roc Nation boss: SA rugby players have no voice

Roc Nation Sports president Michael Yormark has called for drastic changes in the way South African sport, including rugby, is run.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 06: Malcolm Marx of South Africa with an injured eye with Eben Etzebeth at the final whistle during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Five Springboks named in World Rugby Dream Team

Despite none featuring among the nominees for the Player of the Year award, five Springboks have been named in World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Dream Team of the Year on Wednesday.

epa09593971 Cobus Reinach (C) of South Africa carries the ball during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

England snatch late victory over Springboks

Marcus Smith kicked a 79th-minute penalty to give England a one-point win over the Springboks in a thrilling see-saw encounter at Twickenham on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591886de) Siya Kolisi of South Africa lifts the Prince William Cup. Wales v South Africa Springboks - Autumn Nations Cup - 06 Nov 2021

Kolisi: South Africans don’t accept defeat

Siya Kolisi praised the South African mentality as the Springboks ended their eight-year wait for a win over Wales in Cardiff with a 23-18 victory on Saturday.

BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 17: Members of Laureus World Team of the Year the South Africa Mens Rugby Team Siya Kolisi, Jacques Nienaber, Cheslin Kolbe, Schalk Brits and Faf de Klerk pose during the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards at Verti Music Hall on February 17, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images for Laureus)

Kolisi: No Cheslin, no problem

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said on Thursday he had no worries about South Africa’s chances in next month’s Tests even though they are missing three first-choice players.

South Africa's back row Siya Kolisi takes part in a team training session at Eastbourne College in Eastbourne, south-east England, on September 16, 2015, ahead of the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup, which begins on September 18. AFP PHOTO / LIONEL BONAVENTURE (Photo credit should read LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)

Kolisi opens up on struggles with alcohol

In his official autobiography, Siya Kolisi lifts the lid on his battle with alcohol abuse during his early years with the Springboks and how he bounced back to lead the team to World Cup glory.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks receives attention during The Rugby Championship match between the South Africa Springboks and New Zealand All Blacks at Cbus Super Stadium on October 02, 2021 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Kolisi: I’ve never been so scared on a rugby field

Siya Kolisi says he was initially in “shock and freaking out” after an injury scare left him lying face down on the field in last Saturday’s brutal battle against the All Blacks.

South Africa's Siya Kolisi is interviewed after the final whistle during the Summer International test match at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. Picture date: Friday July 2, 2021. (Photo by Steve Haag/PA Images via Getty Images)

Kolisi: Boks are also hurting after recent defeats

Siya Kolisi says he can fully appreciate the disappointment of “upset” supporters after the Springboks slipped to three successive defeats.

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Siya Kolisi of the Springboks and Ardie Savea of the All Blacks pose with the Freedom Cup trophy during a media opportunity ahead of this weekend's Rugby Championship matches at Strand Park on September 24, 2021 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Kolisi: Boks will be boosted by past success against All Blacks

Captain Siya Kolisi says there is still good reason for the Springboks to take some confidence into Saturday’s highly anticipated Test against the All Blacks.

epa09463220 Tom Banks (L) and Quade Cooper (R) of Australia tackle Lukhanyo Am (C) of South Africa during the Rugby Championship Round 3 match between South Africa's Springboks and Australia's Wallabies at CBus Stadium, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 12 September 2021. EPA/REGI VARGHESE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Kolisi: Boks can, and will, be better

Captain Siya Kolisi says the post-match review following last Sunday’s defeat to the Wallabies made for “difficult” but insightful viewing. You may also like