‘Papier deserves start against Scots’

Werner Swanepoel and Norman Jordaan believe that Embrose Papier should be given his first Test start against Scotland in the absence of Faf de Klerk. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Papier due for first Bok start

A forecast of fine weather for Edinburgh this Saturday should encourage Bok coach Rassie Erasmus to hand Embrose Papier his first start at scrumhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Erasmus: Boks are thin on scrumhalves

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus conceded that England have the upper hand when it comes to scrumhalves ahead of their clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

Van Zyl’s experience the deciding factor

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human says he went for the experienced option when selecting Ivan van Zyl at scrumhalf ahead of Embrose Papier for their clash against Western Province at Loftus on Saturday.

Bulls start Van Zyl ahead of Papier

Ivan van Zyl has retained the Blue Bulls No 9 jersey for their match against Western Province at Loftus on Saturday.

Human happy with Papier’s progress

Blue Bulls coach Pote Human is delighted to have Bok scrumhalf Embrose Papier back in his squad ahead of the clash with Western Province on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.

Bok coach: Papier is lightning fast

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited by the enthusiasm, pace and potential of young scrumhalf Embrose Papier, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Cape Town.