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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 02: Jacques Nienaber, (L) head coach of the South Africa Springboks fist pumps his captain, Siya Kolisi during the Rugby Union international match between South Africa and Georgia at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on July 02, 2021 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bok boss ticks off all the boxes

The Springboks have concluded their second alignment camp in Cape Town, with coach Jacques Nienaber set to name his squad for the Wales series before the end of May.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 17: Aphelele Fassi of South Africa A catches the ball during the match between South Africa A and Vodacom Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on July 17, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sharks boss fancies Fassi for Boks

Sean Everitt has backed star fullback Aphelele Fassi’s chances of running out for the Springboks against Wales in the July series.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 06: Cobus Reinach of South Africa is tackled by Tomos Williams during the Autumn Nations Series match between Wales and South Africa at the Principality Stadium on November 06, 2021 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bok trio to miss Wales series

The Springboks will be without a trio of key players, including scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, when they take on Wales in a three-Test series on home soil in July.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa looks on during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Duane to soften up Wales for rookies?

An experienced Springbok lineup must have already beaten Wales twice before Jacques Nienaber will consider picking uncapped youngsters for the final Test of the July series.

Bale masterclass as Wales reach World Cup play-off final

A brilliant double from Gareth Bale took Wales to the brink of a first World Cup since 1958 thanks to a 2-1 win over Austria in Cardiff on Thursday.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 18: South Africa sing the national anthem prior to The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South Africa Springboks at Suncorp Stadium on September 18, 2021 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Bonanza of Bok Test tickets to go on sale

Ticket sales for the Springboks’ home Test matches in the Incoming Series and Rugby Championship will go on public sale at noon on 9 March in a unique, coordinated launch.

epa09501260 South African players look on as T J Perenara leads the All Black Haka during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Boks to face All Blacks in two home Tests

SA Rugby has confirmed the Springboks’ home schedule for the year, with Jacques Nienaber’s men set to host Wales in a three-Test series in July, before welcoming the All Blacks and Argentina in the Rugby Championship in August and September.

Editorial Use Only. No Book Use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12591897ai) Things get heated between Josh Adams of Wales and Duane Vermeulen of South Africa. Wales v South Africa - Autumn Nations Series - 06 Nov 2021

Boks set to face Wales four times in 2022

SA Rugby’s preliminary fixture list for 2022 has the Springboks down for four fixtures against Wales, while the SA ‘A’ team is also scheduled for two fixtures next year.

Netherlands, France and Belgium seal qualification while Wales head to playoffs

Netherlands, France and Belgium all finished top of their qualification groups with victories on Tuesday night to book their tickets for Qatar 2022, while Wales and Turkey head to the playoffs.

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.