Five takeaways from past weekend
What we learned from the one-off Test between the Boks and Wales in Washington, and the Blitzboks’ performance at the London Sevens, according to CRAIG LEWIS.
Erasmus: Late pressure won it for Wales
Rassie Erasmus offered no excuses for the Springboks’ disappointing 22-20 loss against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
Grounded Boks must learn to fly
The Springboks’ kicking and fielding of the high ball will need to be on point in the all-important series against England, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Second-string Boks disappoint
Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
‘I hope we give Wales a stuffing’
Conditioning coach Aled Walters says his allegiance is with the Springboks ahead of their Test against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
Watch: Rassie on Bok scrumhalves
Rassie Erasmus on whether scrumhalf is a problem area for the Springboks.
Watch: Rassie on Bok travel, fatigue
Rassie Erasmus explains why the Springboks only left for the USA on Wednesday night and how they will deal with fatigue against Wales.
Gatland slams Washington Test critics
Wales coach Warren Gatland says critics of Saturday’s match against the Springboks in Washington DC are ‘bitter’ and ‘twisted’.
Kolisi can glue Bok team together
Siya Kolisi’s appointment as Springbok captain is based on merit rather than transformation, writes BRENDAN VENTER in his first SARugbymag.co.za column.
Preview: Springboks vs Wales
The Springboks need to end their losing run against Wales and begin the Rassie Erasmus-era with a bang in Washington DC on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
