Boks eye big All Blacks scalp

Experimentation will take a back seat this week as the Springboks go all out to claim a second-successive win in New Zealand. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Steyn: I wasn’t ready to start

Frans Steyn believes that he still has a lot to prove in the lead-up to the announcement of the World Cup squad. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Rassie hails ‘awesome’ Herschel

Rassie Erasmus has heaped praise on Herschel Jantjies after the scrumhalf’s man-of-the-match performance against Australia. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Jantjies show stuns Aussies

Herschel Jantjies shone in the Springboks’ vibrant yet flawed 35-17 win over the Wallabies, writes JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park.

Jantjies duo need Bok pack to fire

Rassie Erasmus’ gamble to select Herschel and Elton Jantjies will only pay off if the Springboks forwards hammer their Aussie counterparts, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Eben marvels at Herschel’s progress

Stand-in skipper Eben Etzebeth believes that the Springboks have found something special in scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Rassie, Cheika take bold first step

Experimental selections and strategies should make for an intriguing opening weekend of the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Tupou mugging won’t affect Wallabies mindset

Coach Michael Cheika insists that the recent attack on a Wallabies player ‘could have happened in any city’ and that the team is in a positive space ahead of the clash with the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Elstadt evolves to give Boks new option

Rynhardt Elstadt has been brought back to South Africa for his particular set of skills and won’t be limited by the number on his back, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Split squads boast good balance

Rassie Erasmus has picked a good blend of youth and experience for the Tests against Australia and New Zealand, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.