Boks needed Duane back

Allister Coetzee’s statement that a fit-again Duane Vermeulen is surplus to the Springboks’ requirements could be his most absurd utterance yet, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Boks won’t outlast Blacks

The Springboks’ poor second-half performances should be cause for concern ahead of a clash with an All Blacks team that specialises in late surges, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Boks set to finish third

The Springboks may need to beat the rampant All Blacks in Durban to avoid finishing in the bottom half of the Rugby Championship table, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks must ride Morné wave

The Springboks can enjoy short-term success and build some confidence with Morné Steyn at No 10, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Win will fuel belief’

Allister Coetzee believes that the Springboks showed signs of progress in their 18-10 win against the Wallabies on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Boks snap losing streak

Flyhalf Morné Steyn scored all of the Springboks’ points in an unconvincing yet crucial 18-10 win against the Wallabies on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Loftus Versfeld.

Blacks fired, then faded

The All Blacks were in fine attacking form in the match against Argentina in Buenos Aires, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.

Woeful WP limp into playoffs

Robert du Preez kicked a 78th-minute penalty goal to steer WP to a 30-28 win over Boland and into the semi-finals. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Du Preez inspires Boks

Fourie du Preez has provided the Springboks with some direction and inspiration on the eve of their must-win match against the Wallabies, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Morné key to Bok backlash

Morné Steyn’s kicking game should be the difference when the desperate Springboks tackle the Wallabies on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.