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.
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.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had to say at Monday’s press conference.
Springboks slump to seventh
The Springboks have dropped to No 7 in the World Rugby rankings following their 22-20 defeat against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
‘England must be ready for everything’
Eddie Jones says he expects the Springboks to boast traditional strengths under the guidance of new coach Rassie Erasmus, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Series preview: Springboks vs England
Both the Springboks and England will head into the three-Test series desperate for any sort of success, 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 shows Bok hand
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede discuss the Springboks’ selections for Saturday’s match against Wales in Washington DC and predict the starting lineup to face England at Ellis Park.
Best blow for Ireland
Captain Rory Best has been ruled out of Ireland’s three-Test series in Australia because of a knee injury.
