Bok back row blues

A pack short of physicality and a loose trio lacking balance saw the Boks fail to spark during the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS in SA Rugby magazine.

Acid test for badgered Boks

The Boks are set to face their sternest physical and mental challenge of the year when they take on England at Twickenham this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Rohan to replace Jesse

Jesse Kriel will return to South Africa after he suffered a leg injury against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with his place in the squad to be taken by Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

What we’ve learned

Five lessons from this past weekend's international matches, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Five Saffas to face Boks

Rob du Preez, Akker van der Merwe and Martin Muller will start for the Barbarians in Saturday's clash with the Boks at Wembley Stadium, while Ruan Ackermann and Schalk van der Merwe will play off the bench.

Duane stands by statements

Duane Vermeulen says he sticks by his assertion that South African rugby is in a state of 'chaos'.

Ox is pulling his weight

Ox Nche has presented himself as more than just a Free State front-row heavyweight, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks ‘not particularly well coached’

Former Bok flyhalf Joel Stransky says an 'average' Bok team could even struggle to beat Italy on their end-of-year tour.

Brits spots England weakness

Former Springbok hooker Schalk Brits believes the Boks could look to target England's lineout when they meet at Twickenham on 12 November.

Sharks scoop up French star

The Sharks have signed French international Clément Poitrenaud on a one-year deal.