Nine new caps for Springbok tour

Coach Peter de Villiers warned his Springbok stars that they faced tough Tests in France, Italy and Ireland during November.

Finger on all the right buttons

The SA coach may have managed to put together the best Springbok team of all time, writes Andy Capostagno.

Lions' injury count testament to rugby's physicality

Anyone doubting the physicality of modern rugby must only look at the British and Irish Lions tour as witness to the brutal demands made on players.

Springboks going for Lions' jugular, warns Muir

The Springboks will go into the third and final Test against the British and Irish Lions brimming with confidence as they seek a third straight win

Springboks to appeal Botha ban

The Springboks are to appeal the two-week ban lock Bakkies Botha received for a dangerous charge on Adam Jones in the second Test on the weekend.

Lions pair O'Driscoll and Jones flying home

Brian O'Driscoll and Adam Jones are to return home after being ruled out of the final Test against SA, British and Irish Lions officials say.

Suspensions, injuries put pressure on De Villiers

Injuries and the suspensions of Schalk Burger and Bakkies Botha will heap more pressure on Springbok coach Peter de Villiers.

Burger and Botha cited after Lions match

Schalk Burger and lock Bakkies Botha have been cited for foul play during Saturday's 28-25 win over the British and Irish Lions.

Late Steyn penalty wins series for Springboks

Replacement flyhalf Morne Steyn landed a 55m penalty in the last minute to give South Africa a 28-25 second Test victory over the Lions on Saturday.

Lions rely on Welsh trio to keep series alive

An all-Wales front row take responsibility for the "Beast" and the fate of the series when the British and Irish Lions meet SA in Saturday's Test.