Pumas’ ploy may backfire
The Argentinian attack has disappointed in 2016 and may do the Pumas more harm than good in the opening Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Lood to leapfrog Du Toit?
Allister Coetzee could spring another surprise this week by naming Lood de Jager in the Springbok starting side ahead of Pieter-Steph du Toit. JON CARDINELLI reports from Nelspruit.
Snyman boosts Bulls
Lock RG Snyman returns to the Blue Bulls starting XV as one of three changes ahead of Friday's match against the EP Kings in Pretoria.
All Blacks lose Moala
Utility back George Moala has been ruled out of New Zealand's Bledisloe Cup Test against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
WP sweat over Carr
Loose forward Nizaam Carr's involvement in the Currie Cup is in doubt after undergoing arthroscopic surgery.
Injuries haunt Bulls
Blue Bulls duo Jason Jenkins and Jade Stighling have both been ruled out for up to six weeks through injury.
‘Boks will cope without Duane’
The injury to star loose forward Duane Vermeulen won’t compromise the Springboks’ approach against Argentina, says Allister Coetzee. JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit reports.
Julian ready for Bok start
Julian Redelinghuys is set to start his first Test when the Springboks come up against Argentina in this Saturday’s encounter at the Mbombela Stadium. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Nelspruit.
Hougaard worry for Boks
Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard is battling a knee injury and may not be available for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Van Niekerk inspires Boks
Allister Coetzee says the Springboks will draw inspiration from the gold-medal performance of Wayde van Niekerk at the Olympics, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
