Preview: France vs Springboks

The Springboks must produce a backlash when they tackle France in Paris this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Farrell call wasn’t straightforward’

Defence guru Omar Mouneimne says the complex context of the controversial collision between Owen Farrell and André Esterhuizen needs to be understood, writes CRAIG LEWIS.  

Overseas stars to bolster Boks

Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk will start in a double playmaker boost for the Bok backline in Saturday’s Test against France in Paris, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

ABs stars could consider Japanese stints

New Zealand are reportedly considering allowing three star All Blacks to take up two-year sabbaticals in Japan to prevent the threat of an overseas exodus.

Analysis: Boks’ defensive ups and downs

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ high-risk, high-reward defence that was exposed at times during last Saturday’s clash at Twickenham.

Analysis: Late lapses at Twickenham

CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the mistakes and misfortune that cost the Boks in the dramatic dying minutes against England last Saturday.

Boks can learn from Twickenham letdown

The Springboks have more important matters to concern themselves with than the last-minute refereeing blunder on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the Test between the Springboks and England on Saturday, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks only have themselves to blame

A shocking last-minute decision from referee Angus Gardner should not be used as an excuse for the Springboks’ disappointing defeat to England on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Akker undergoes minor operation

Akker van der Merwe has undergone a small medical procedure this week to treat an old knee injury. CRAIG LEWIS reports.