South Africa

Matera makes first impact

Pablo Matera has the potential to become a legendary loose forward for the Pumas, writes FRANKIE DEGES.

Senatla’s born to run

Blitzboks speedster Seabelo Senatla is set to realise his Olympic dream, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Springboks’ message to SA Olympic heroes

Trevor Nyakane trying his hand at artistic gymnastics? Lood de Jager taking to table tennis? Coenie Oosthuizen doing a Usain Bolt? Damian de Allende shot putting?

BlitzBoks hope to avoid Olympic pitfalls

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Neil Powell was in a positive frame of mind a day before the start of the South African team's campaign at the Olympic Sevens tournament in Rio de Janeiro.

Boks will be strong, but not Lions

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee reiterated his desire to play a strong brand of rugby, but that did not mean the Boks would virtually copy the Emirates Lions recipe for success.

Springboks send their message of support to Rio athletes

# IOLYMPICS - Senatla: Special moments can clinch gold for Blitzboks

At the heart of the Blitzboks’ bid for Olympic gold will be Seabelo Senatla, who scored 66 tries in last season’s World Series.

Adriaanse to replace Nyakane in Bok squad

South Africa have called up versatile Sharks prop Lourens Adriaanse to replace Trevor Nyakane, who is nursing an ankle injury.

Boks call up Adriaanse

Prop Lourens Adriaanse has been brought into the Springboks' Rugby Championship squad as cover for Trevor Nyakane.

Boks call up Adriaanse

Prop Lourens Adriaanse has been brought into the Springboks' Rugby Championship squad as cover for Trevor Nyakane.