As Covid-19 ravages the Springboks camp, who can the South Africans turn to as the Lions series looms?
The Vodacom Bulls laid down a marker in Pretoria on Saturday, and the DHL Stormers sneaking through in Nelspruit on Friday.
Thirty-two capped Springboks – 13 of whom were part of the Rugby World Cup-winning squad in Japan a year ago.
A Stormers side featuring two World Cup-winning Springboks have been handed a timely wake-up call after losing to the Southern Kings in a pre-season clash.
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Super Rugby may have diminished in fan interest in recent years, but that hasn't stopped it churning out talent... check out the RugbyPass Super Rugby Under-23 squads.
The World Rugby U20 Championship kicks off in Argentina next month and we have compiled a shortlist of some of the most exciting players to keep an eye on.
Southern Kings produced a stunning late fightback to claim only their second win of the season, halting Edinburgh's impressive run.