Vorster buries Baa-Baas

Harold Vorster scored a brace as South Africa A beat the French Barbarians 36-28 on Friday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Boks brace for physical onslaught

Springbok captain Warren Whiteley says his side are expecting a fierce physical response from France in the crucial second Test on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Preview: Springboks vs France (2nd Test)

The battle at the gainline will determine the war between the Springboks and a revamped France side at Kings Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Coetzee to bench bruisers

Allister Coetzee is set to name some of his most physical players on the Springbok bench for what should be a bruising battle against France on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Steyn must start at 12

A player of Frans Steyn’s experience and match-winning ability should be starting for the Springboks rather than riding the bench, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Smith wants sharper showing

Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has called for a more clinical attacking display against what should be an improved France defence in the second Test, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

‘Elton enjoys the pressure’

Allister Coetzee says that Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is finally starting to take responsibility as a game manager and leader, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

‘Boks need fear factor’

Duane Vermeulen is determined to help the Springboks restore their intimidating aura, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kriel out, Mapoe in for Boks

Jan Serfontein and Lionel Mapoe are set to start in midfield in the second Test now that Jesse Kriel has been ruled out with concussion. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.

A necessary Super Rugby cull

With South Africa set to lose two Super Rugby franchises, JON CARDINELLI looks at four possible scenarios.