‘Experience invaluable at World Cup’

Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis believes the value of experience cannot be underestimated at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Le Roux’s licence to thrill

Willie le Roux will play an important attacking role for the Springboks at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks ready for rain or shine

The Springboks remain confident that they can adapt to whatever conditions they may encounter in their World Cup opener against Japan on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Strong competition at flyhalf’

Handré Pollard believes the different flyhalf strengths in the Bok squad will provide Heyneke Meyer with healthy options at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Mvovo up for chase

Lwazi Mvovo is feeling quietly confident as he heads into his first World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Boks should be scared of Japan’

Lock Hitoshi Ono believes Japan has the ability to instill fear into the Springboks.

Etzebeth in doubt for opener

Eben Etzebeth is in a race against time to be fit for the Springboks’ World Cup opener against Japan on Saturday.

Beware the whistle blowers

The influence of refereeing cannot be overlooked at the upcoming World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

WP humble Sharks at home

Western Province​ scored three tries within the first 15 minutes of the second half as they secured a 37-27 bonus-point win over the Sharks. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Currie Cup preview (Round 6)

The Vodacom Blue Bulls or Golden Lions will emerge as outright Currie Cup front-runners on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.