Burger starts for Boks
Schalk Burger has replaced Warren Whiteley at eighthman for the Springboks' match against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Craig Lewis
‘Big step up required’
Heyneke Meyer says the Boks will have to ‘hit the ground running’ after arriving in Brisbane late on Monday, Australian time.
Boks to face Pumas in Buenos Aires
The Springboks will play Argentina at the Vélez Sarsfield stadium in Buenos Aires on 15 August.
De Villiers to play 40 minutes
The plan is for Jean de Villiers to play at least 40 minutes of Western Province’s Currie Cup warm-up game against the Pumas this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Reserve judgement on De Villiers
It’s far too soon to judge in what capacity Jean de Villiers should go to the World Cup later this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Coetzee embraces new role
Marcell Coetzee says he enjoyed his new role in the loose trio against the World XV on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
‘I still have to earn World Cup spot’
Jean de Villiers says the World Cup is a long way away and that he will have to fight for his place. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
De Allende ‘great weapon’ for Boks
Bok coach Heyneke Meyer hailed the performance of Damian de Allende against the World XV, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘I must play my natural game’
Warren Whiteley says he is a different player to Duane Vermeulen and will just focus on playing his natural game against the World XV on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Flip still considering Bok future
Flip van der Merwe has suggested he would be willing to reopen communication lines in order to clarify his Springbok availability. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
