Rugby Championship

New-look Bok back row taking shape

Francois Louw is excited by the prospect of resuming his back-row partnership with fellow flanker Siya Kolisi when the Boks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Sharks duo set for central Bok role

André Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am are set to start their first Test as a midfield combination when the Springboks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Eben ready to front Pumas

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is the favourite to start against Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.

Rassie Erasmus says that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Five Springboks to watch

CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Damian Willemse during Springbok training

Willemse can answer key questions

The inclusion of Damian Willemse in the Bok squad needs to be seen in the context of big-picture thinking, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok back-row balance in spotlight

Rassie Erasmus may load his Springbok back row with fetchers ahead of the fierce breakdown contest against Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Rugby Championship preview

Four wins – including a rare victory in Australasia – would mark the Springboks’ 2018 Rugby Championship campaign as exceptional, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jack admits to role in McHugh injury

Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack says that he may have dislocated referee David McHugh’s shoulder during the infamous incident in 2002 involving Springbok fan Piet van Zyl.