Coetzee is a back-row warrior worth Bok consideration
Marcell Coetzee’s imminent return to action could slot in as another important piece of the Springboks’ preparation puzzle for the British & Irish Lions tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Venter: ‘Boks saved best for last’
Former assistant coach Brendan Venter says the Boks executed their original plan to perfection during the World Cup final against England.
Venter predicts five-point margin between Boks-Wales
Brendan Venter says that the winner of the semi-final between the Boks and Wales has a better chance of World Cup glory than the winner of the match between England and New Zealand.
‘Japan don’t have forward firepower to beat Boks’
Former Springbok assistant coach Brendan Venter believes that Japan won’t be able to dominate the Boks’ forward pack during Sunday’s quarter-final in Tokyo.
Venter: Boks may be seen as favourites
Former Springbok Brendan Venter believes this weekend’s match between the All Blacks and Boks in Wellington could be vital for confidence ahead of the World Cup.
Venter: Boks have failed to progress
Brendan Venter says the Springboks performed worse in 2018 than they did in 2017 in terms of results and transformation.
‘Nothing exceptional about All Blacks’
Brendan Venter says that all departments of the All Blacks’ game are a ‘bit off’ and that they have become like any other Test team.
‘Long-term vision would benefit Boks’
Brendan Venter says the Springboks need to embrace a performance-driven model in order to achieve consistent success in the long term.
England to target Bok tight five, back four
The Springboks can expect an aerial bombardment and all-out attack at the set piece from England, writes BRENDAN VENTER.
‘Boks could have won 11 out of 13’
Brendan Venter insists Allister Coetzee and the Springboks were unlucky to have won only seven Tests in the 2017 season.
