Vermeulen: I’m not one for big speeches

Duane Vermeulen says there is a ‘bit of emotion’ surrounding the honour of captaining the Springboks for the first time against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Watch: Bok breakdown drill

Take a look at the intensity of a Springbok breakdown training drill during the lead-up to this Saturday’s battle against the All Blacks.

Beast’s inspiring story

As Beast Mtawarira prepares to play his 109th Test for the Springboks, take a listen to his interview with SuperSport about his journey to the top.

‘Boks offer reason for optimism’

The Money Man and former Bok hooker James Dalton reflect on the funeral of James Small, while looking ahead to the big battle between the Springboks and All Blacks in Wellington this Saturday.

Lappies to captain Japan on Test debut

Former Cheetahs and Bulls forward Lappies Labuschagne will lead Japan when he makes his first-ever Test appearance against Fiji in Kamaishi on Saturday.

Closer look: Du Toit’s turn of pace

Has Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit added an extra yard of pace to his already considerable all-round attributes? CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.

Boks celebrate with Gwijo squad

Look back on the moment several Boks, including captain Siya Kolisi, celebrate with ever-popular supporters group the Gwijo squad after last Saturday’s win over the Wallabies.

‘Barrett, Mo’unga are world class’

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says it was the ‘right time’ to start both Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga in the same backline.

Orie back for WP clash

Marvin Orie will start when the Golden Lions face Western Province at Newlands this Saturday.

Chester aims to find the ‘next Herschel’

Coach Chester Williams and the University of the Western Cape are looking to unearth the next Herschel Jantjies with a unique new recruiting drive, writes JOHN GOLIATH.