Kolisi leading the Bok change

History will be made on Thursday when Rassie Erasmus names Siya Kolisi to lead a Springbok starting side that includes at least six black African players.

Faf ready to take control for Boks

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Bok tactics may surprise England

Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Duane: Siya a special leader

Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks face race for synergy

Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springbok combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Series preview: Springboks vs England

Both the Springboks and England will head into the three-Test series desperate for any sort of success, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Grounded Boks must learn to fly

The Springboks’ kicking and fielding of the high ball will need to be on point in the all-important series against England, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Crusaders power past Chiefs

The Crusaders beat the Chiefs 34-20 in Hamilton on Saturday to consolidate their position at the top of the overall standings. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Highlanders overcome Canes

The Highlanders claimed a 30-14 win over the Hurricanes in a fiercely contested New Zealand derby in Dunedin on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Preview: Springboks vs Wales

The Springboks need to end their losing run against Wales and begin the Rassie Erasmus-era with a bang in Washington DC on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.