The stakes are higher than ever, with 13 international fixtures on the horizon this weekend, some of which are 2023 World Cup replays.
The Springboks once again showcased their indomitable spirit, triumphing over the All Blacks with an 18-12 victory in a pulsating Rugby Championship clash at a packed-to-the-rafters DHL Stadium on Saturday.
The Springboks will have to tackle the All Blacks without captain Siya Kolisi in Cape Town in round four of the Rugby Championship.
Bongi was accused of ‘disrespecting’ the female referee Aimee Barrett-Theron throughout the URC game against the Lions.
Determination and resilience paid off in the end, as the Springboks properly thumped Tonga, positioning themselves on the cusp of reaching the quarterfinals of the Rugby World Cup.