Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Jean: Never say die

Jean de Villiers hopes his return from a horrific knee injury will inspire the Springboks to a third World Cup title, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Louw’s the inside man

Francois Louw’s experience of northern hemisphere conditions with Bath will benefit the Springboks at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Acid test for Bok midfield

Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will face a sterner and ultimately more significant test of their abilities when they front the Wallabies in Brisbane. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Boks still lack match-winner

Handré Pollard’s goal-kicking and game management remain a concern just two months out from the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Le Roux’s triple delight

Willie le Roux scored a hat-trick in the Springboks’ 46-10 win against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Matfield relishes clash with Botha

Victor Matfield says Bakkies Botha will hold nothing back when the two Springbok legends clash at Newlands on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.