Preview: Springboks vs France (3rd Test)

The Springboks should be looking to KO France at Ellis Park this Saturday and ride the momentum of a 3-0 series victory into the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Lions to roar for Boks at Ellis Park

Allister Coetzee is set to back a Lions-laden Springbok side – and hand Ruan Dreyer a Test debut – in the third match against France on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Hougie back in hot seat

Francois Hougaard looks set to replace Ross Cronjé and start his first Test at scrumhalf in nearly three years, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

‘Last year’s lessons priceless’

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot maintains that the group learned a lot during an unsuccessful 2016 season and are better for those failings today. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Pressure eases on Boks

The mood in the camp has lightened significantly now that the Springboks have taken an unassailable lead in the three-Test series against France, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Opportunity knocks for Du Preez

Flanker Jean-Luc du Preez must be the favourite to start at No 7 now that Oupa Mohoje has been ruled out of the third Test due to concussion, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Kolisi’s stock soars

A rousing performance by a Siya Kolisi-inspired Springbok back row bodes well for a challenging 2017 Test season, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Mohoje out of third Test

Springbok flank Oupa Mohoje will be sidelined for at least a week after sustaining a concussion in the second Test against France. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.

Kolisi powers Boks to series win

The Springboks produced a superior physical performance to beat France 37-15 on Saturday and clinch the series. JON CARDINELLI at Kings Park reports.

Lions outmuscle Maori

The British & Irish Lions produced a clinical forward and kicking display to beat the New Zealand Maori 32-10 in Rotorua on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.