Boks must make goal-kicking shift

Rassie Erasmus can’t afford to gamble on a solitary sharpshooter or ignore the fact that the Springboks’ goal-kicking woes run deep, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kolbe could get Bok fullback chance

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Cheslin Kolbe could get an opportunity to play at fullback.

Erasmus: I will help Bulls if need be

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says any involvement with the Bulls next year will be in line with his role as SA Rugby’s director of rugby.

‘Boks, Wallabies will be desperate’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are determined to put things right against the Wallabies in Brisbane next Saturday after their loss to Argentina.

Rassie must focus on Bok job

Rassie Erasmus should not coach the Bulls in next year’s Super Rugby tournament, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Kolbe called up by Boks

Toulouse utility back Cheslin Kolbe has been added to the Springbok squad for the upcoming Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship.

‘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.

Watch: Bok fans must be patient

Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the South African rugby public must have realistic expectations for the Springboks.

Bok turnaround will take time

The Springboks will experience teething problems in the infancy of Rassie Erasmus’ tenure and the public needs to remain patient, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Analysis: Bok defensive breakdown

CRAIG LEWIS analyses some of the defensive issues and Argentina tactics that proved costly in the Boks’ loss last Saturday.