Louw adds string to Bok bow

The inclusion of Francois Louw will aid and abet South Africa’s efforts at the breakdown, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Nel can be crossover star

Ruhan Nel may not have been selected for Saturday’s match in Port Elizabeth, but he boasts an all-round skill set that can add a string to the Springboks’ bow in the long-term, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Wellington win will be Bok catalyst

The Springboks’ historic win over the All Blacks in Wellington is a fillip for the global game, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

All Blacks set the gold standard

The All Blacks’ dominance is good for world rugby because it’s changing the way teams are approaching the game, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Kolbe can ignite Bok backline

Cheslin Kolbe’s national call-up is a big statement in terms of how the Springboks aim to play the game, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Bok turnaround will take time

The Springboks will experience teething problems in the infancy of Rassie Erasmus’ tenure and the public needs to remain patient, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Time for Boks to experiment is now

The away Test against Argentina is the ideal opportunity for Rassie Erasmus to test his squad depth with their challenging Australasian tour on the horizon, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Boks must spread scrumhalf load

With Faf de Klerk’s long-term Rugby Championship availability in doubt, game time must be distributed more evenly among South Africa’s scrumhalves, writes former Bok No 9 NEIL DE KOCK.

Axing Elton not the answer

Damian Willemse points to an exciting Springbok future but Elton Jantjies shouldn’t become a ghost of their past, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Vermeulen indispensable to Boks

Duane Vermeulen is at the peak of his powers rather than the twilight of his career, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.