Springboks captain Siya Kolisi returned to his hometown of Zwide in Gqeberha over the weekend, where his movie “Rise” was pre-screened to scores of the township’s residents in what was a memorable moment for the flanker.
The Stormers and Springboks will be sweating over the availability of star No 8 Evan Roos after he sustained a suspected knee injury against Ulster in the URC on Friday.
Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has included two Springboks in his all-time greatest backline.
Springbok and Munster lock RG Snyman is finally nearing his return from a horror run of injuries that have kept him sidelined for more than two years.
Springbok and Bulls winger Sbu Nkosi says he hopes to be back in action soon after revealing that he is on the road to recovery.
The Springbok Sevens will not only have to cope with the time difference and massive home support but also blending in a raft of new players at HSBC New Zealand Sevens in Hamilton this weekend.