Hougaard to wing it for Boks

Francois Hougaard is set to start at right wing for the Springboks against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Wessels named Force coach

The Western Force have appointed former assistant Dave Wessels as head coach for the next two Super Rugby seasons.

Boks wary of Aussie backlash

Lood de Jager says the Springboks are expecting an improved lineout performance by the Wallabies in the must-win clash in Brisbane on Saturday.

Coetzee to change midfield?

Allister Coetzee could take another gamble by selecting the untried centre combination of Juan de Jongh and Jesse Kriel, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks have mental mountain to climb

The Springbok leadership group will face its greatest challenge yet when the team fronts Australia in Brisbane, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Wayward Boks have failed to kick on

The Springboks will not finish the 2016 season with a 50% win record unless they address their goal-kicking woes, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Sánchez looms large in Salta

The Springboks need to neutralise Argentina flyhalf Nicolás Sánchez in Salta this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok bench key in Salta

Morné Steyn’s inclusion in the Springbok match-day squad indicates that coach Allister Coetzee is taking no chances ahead of a must-win clash with Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks must back lineout

The Springboks need to harness their strength at the lineout to better effect against Argentina in Salta on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

All Blacks surge into lead

The All Blacks’ bonus-point win in Sydney is a blow to the Springboks’ Rugby Championship title prospects, writes JON CARDINELLI.