Test teams (17 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups.
Dobson thrilled for probable Bok debutant
Western Province coach John Dobson says he is pleased that hooker Scarra Ntubeni could be set to make his Springbok debut against Argentina on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
De Bruin departure an opportunity for Boks
Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger say Swys de Bruin’s shock departure from the Bok camp should be seen as an opportunity. DYLAN JACK reports.
Bok call-ups force Dobson’s hand
Western Province coach John Dobson has been forced to make several changes to the starting lineup for Friday’s clash against Griquas in Kimberley.
Lood keen to perform in Loftus swansong
Lock Lood de Jager says getting game time against Argentina this weekend will help him build up a head of steam for the Boks’ World Cup campaign.
Dyantyi in race against time
Injured Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi is back in training with the Golden Lions, but is only expected to be fit in three weeks’ time. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
‘Competition for Bok positions is incredible’
Matthew Proudfoot says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ honest approach has created a healthy sense of competition in the squad.
Swys quits Boks
Swys de Bruin has stepped down from his position as the Springboks’ attack consultant a month before the World Cup.
Boks can’t afford to gamble at 9
Rassie Erasmus should include a third specialist scrumhalf at the expense of a back-three option in his 31-man World Cup squad, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Injury cloud hangs over Lions
There is still no clarity over the availability of Lions and Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi.
