Preview: Springboks vs Argentina

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to a vitally important match in the context of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship campaign and overall season.

All eyes on ‘most improved Bok’

Rassie Erasmus expects Makazole Mapimpi to make the most of his starting opportunity against Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Durban.

Rassie’s plan hinges on good start

Rassie Erasmus’ plan to field two fetchers in the same back row will depend on the game situation at Kings Park. JON CARDINELLI reports from Durban.

Vermeulen’s lasting impression

Japan-bound Duane Vermeulen showed in the Test series against England why he must feature prominently in Rassie Erasmus’ plans in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mapimpi, Willemse set for aerial test

Makazole Mapimpi looks set to start against Argentina this Saturday while Damian Willemse is likely to make his Test debut from the bench, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Kolisi a unifying force

Siya Kolisi has helped to bring the Springboks, and South Africa, together, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Eben ready to front Pumas

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is the favourite to start against Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.

Trio may stay with Boks

Rassie Erasmus says that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Bok back-row balance in spotlight

Rassie Erasmus may load his Springbok back row with fetchers ahead of the fierce breakdown contest against Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Rassie’s Boks on thin ice

Rumours that Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may return to their respective English clubs during the Rugby Championship have highlighted the lack of depth in the Springbok backline, writes JON CARDINELLI.