Erasmus: Bok standby list still dynamic
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is still finalising his list of players to be on standby during the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
‘Best Bok environment I’ve been in’
Veteran prop Beast Mtawarira believes the current Springbok set-up boasts the best team environment he has ever experienced.
Eben marvels at Herschel’s progress
Stand-in skipper Eben Etzebeth believes that the Springboks have found something special in scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.
Watch: Springboks team photo
The Springbok team to face the Wallabies assembled for the team photo in Johannesburg on Friday, while captain and coach congratulated the three debutants.
‘Gqoboka has been a sensation’
Veteran prop Tendai Mtawarira says the uncapped Lizo Gqoboka deserves his place in the Springboks squad for the fixtures against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Gqoboka’s heart of gold
Hailing from humble beginnings, powerful Vodacom Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka has launched a foundation for children from disadvantaged communities, writes BRENDEN NEL.
Head-to-head battles to look out for
JOHN GOLIATH takes a look at some of the battles that will go a long way to winning the Vodacom Super Rugby wars in Cape Town and Pretoria on Saturday.
Picking a Bok bolter
Mariette Adams and Dylan Jack debate which uncapped player deserves Springbok recognition sooner rather than later.
Lizo knocking on Bok door
Lizo Gqoboka is fast establishing himself as a possible successor to the legendary Beast Mtawarira, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Bulls receive fitness boost
The Vodacom Bulls have been boosted by the return to fitness of several players a month before they play their opening Vodacom Super Rugby match against the Stormers.
