Jerry Flannery on how Springboks' team-first culture starts with the coaches
Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery has explained how the coaches set the example in building the selfless mindset that has become a key part of the South African team.
Springbok veterans Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch added to Barbarians squad
De Klerk featured for the Boks in their entertaining 80-31 victory over the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, coming off the bench to score a try.
However, with the production line of talent coming through South African rugby, there is no space for the pair of double World Cup winners in coach Rassie Erasmus' squad, for now.
But their loss is the Barbarians' gain, as the duo will link up with the Barbarians in London ahead of their clash against Wales this coming Saturday.
"It's great to add Faf and Vincent for the Wales week," said coach Scott Robertson.
"They are both great players with heaps of quality and experience, but most importantly, they are good men who will embrace all of the values the Barbarians stand for.
"There are a number of players coming in this week, and we will enjoy each other's company before we have a crack at Wales at Twickenham."
Contepomi and Robertson hail Boks as 'dangerous' force after Barbarians clash
Felipe Contepomi and Scott Robertson have praised the Springboks as a serious threat, highlighting their counter-attacking power and suffocating physicality.
Mzwandile Stick reflects on performance of young SA 'A' team against Zimbabwe
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick was pleased with the maturity and effort of his young guns in the SA 'A' side that trounced Zimbabwe on Saturday.
A new era: Rassie Erasmus names six uncapped stars in Bok squad
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named a 46-man squad featuring six uncapped players and a host of returning Bulls players for the inaugural Nations Championship.