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STOCKTAKE: What state will overseas Boks arrive home in? News24 19 May 2021, 19:10 GMT+10 Foreign-based Springboks returning for Test service next month are likely to still be heavily drawn from the RWC 2019 squad. Some will have several weeks' advantage over others in terms of rejuvenating time off ahead of the Georgia series. The rehab status of Boks currently inactive through injury like Lood de Jager and RG Snyman will be of special interest to Jacques Nienaber. Prime example of "tough gig": the Springbok brains trust trying to keep suitable tabs on their far-and-wide, collective playin...

STOCKTAKE: What state will overseas Boks arrive home in? News24 19 May 2021, 19:10 GMT+10 Foreign-based Springboks returning for Test service next month are likely to still be heavily drawn from the RWC 2019 squad. Some will have several weeks' advantage over others in terms of rejuvenating time off ahead of the Georgia series. The rehab status of Boks currently inactive through injury like Lood de Jager and RG Snyman will be of special interest to Jacques Nienaber. Prime example of "tough gig": the Springbok brains trust trying to keep suitable tabs on their far-and-wide, collective playin...

Morne Steyn. (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images) Gymnastics and luck with injuries have been cited as the major factors in Morne Steyn's longevity as a player at the highest levels. The 36-year-old Bulls legend is back in the Springbok frame for the Lions series and says the national interest in him isn't something he bargained on.  Steyn also admits that he never came back to Loftus with the active aim of playing Test rugby again. Morne Steyn believes sheer fortune and a stint as gymnast at school are the main factors in his longevity as a player. The 36-year-old Bulls ...

Van Graan: ‘You have got to keep learning, we learned the hard way on Friday’ Munster’s loss to Connacht on Friday leaves them relying on favours from elsewhere to reach the Rainbow Cup final. By Garry Doyle Monday 17 May 2021, 5:32 AM 5 hours ago 2,789 Views 6 Comments Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO Image: Morgan Treacy/INPHO THE PROSPECT OF Munster appearing in this year’s Rainbow Cup final is somehow still alive, despite what happened...

'); 'He's probably been the form lock in the northern hemisphere over the last couple of seasons' Leo Cullen was full of praise for James Ryan after the lock’s excellent display against Ulster. By Ciarán Kennedy Monday 17 May 2021, 7:00 AM 3 hours ago 5,493 Views 6 Comments Leinster lock James Ryan. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO AT ONE POINT there was almost a sense of inevitability about how James Ryan’s career would unfold. Back in 2017, ...