Bok brutes in spotlight

The Springbok forwards need to take the fight to the All Blacks in the first stanza for the hosts to have any chance of scoring an upset on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

‘Ref must rein in ABs’

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has called for referee Jérôme Garcès to monitor the All Blacks for offside play ahead of a game-shaping gainline battle on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

ABs rightly wary of Steyn

The All Blacks’ respect for the Springboks’ traditional strengths and the boot of Morné Steyn highlights the need for a pragmatic approach in the modern game, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Perenara to front Boks

TJ Perenara will start for the All Blacks in place of disgraced scrumhalf Aaron Smith against the Boks in Durban on Saturday.

Timani unleashed on Pumas

Lopeti Timani will start at No 8 for the Wallabies against Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday.

Smith blow for Blacks

Star All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has been suspended for misconduct and will not face the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday.

De Allende to start at 12?

Jesse Kriel’s ongoing struggle with a groin injury may force a reshuffle in midfield with Damian de Allende starting at No 12 and Juan de Jongh moving to 13, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Lions duo to miss semis

Golden Lions centre Howard Mnisi and prop Dylan Smith have been ruled out of the Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs next week.

Blitzboks retain Powell

Neil Powell will continue to coach the Blitzboks in the lead-up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

All Blacks aim for dominance

The Springboks could be put to the sword when a rampant All Blacks side goes looking for a more ruthless performance on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.