Lancaster: Rassie will improve Boks
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster says Rassie Erasmus’ presence will ‘galvanise’ the Springboks ahead of their first Test against England on Saturday.
Superbru: Springboks or England?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test matches.
New back-three for Boks
Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Faf ready to take control for Boks
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What Faf de Klerk had to say during the Springbok press conference on Tuesday.
Launchbury in doubt for Bok Test
England lock Joe Launchbury is in doubt for the opening Test of the series against the Springboks in Johannesburg due to a calf problem.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What Duane Vermeulen had to say at the Springboks press conference on Tuesday.
Bok tactics may surprise England
Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Duane: Siya a special leader
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Boks face race for synergy
Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springbok combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
