Leguizamón vs Vermeulen

The respective No 8s will have key roles to play in yet another bruising breakdown scrap between Argentina and South Africa, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Smith’s comeback boosts Boks

Juan Smith is set to make a timely comeback to Test rugby when he fronts Argentina in Salta, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Matfield to miss Salta Test

Victor Matfield has remained in South Africa and will not feature in the Test against the Pumas on Saturday.

Advantage Springboks

The result in Sydney was more important than the one in Pretoria in the context of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship title prospects, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Tour Tales – Pretoria

JON CARDINELLI on an unflinching tighthead, revitalised veterans, and Graeme Pollock playing in a curtain raiser to a Springbok Test back in 1955.

‘Conditions were worst ever’

The Springboks believe they gained a great deal from the rain-afflicted battle at Loftus despite missing out on the bonus point, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Lobbe takes spoils at Loftus

Juan Martin Fernández Lobbe made some important contributions and got under the skin of the Springbok forwards, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks survive Pumas’ onslaught

The Springboks overcame torrential conditions and a provocative Pumas side to win 13-6 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Bok skipper inspired by young bucks

Jean de Villiers can’t wait to play alongside international newcomers Handré Pollard and Damian de Allende at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria, reports.

Bismarck, Flo to floor Pumas

Turnover kings Bismarck du Plessis and Francois Louw will set up a bonus-point win for the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.