Brains to trump brawn in Dublin

The Springboks will need to outsmart one of the craftiest teams in Test rugby to win the clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.

Boks brace for ‘All Blacks of Europe’

The Springboks expect Ireland to spring a few tactical surprises when the two teams clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Eben cleared to front Irish

Eben Etzebeth, Uzair Cassiem and Coenie Oosthuizen are fit and available to face Ireland this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.

Van Graan not done with Boks yet

Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan will only take up his position as Munster director of rugby following the Tests against Ireland and France.

Duane hopes for Bok recall

A rejuvenated Duane Vermeulen feels that he could lend some much-needed grunt and experience to the Springbok loose-forward contingent in Europe this November. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports.

England an option for Ackermann

Former Lions loose forward Ruan Ackermann says he would consider playing for England if he didn’t get a Springbok call-up.

Botha called up to Bok squad

Sharks lock Ruan Botha has replaced the injured Jean-Luc du Preez in the Springbok squad for the end-of-year tour.

Injury-hit Wallabies go with youth

Lock Blake Enever is one of six uncapped players in the Wallabies’ 32-man squad for their end-of-year tour.

Halfbacks hurting Bok cause

The Springboks will challenge the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup if they persist with a traditional approach that is enhanced by a tactically astute halfback pairing, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Boks nearly beat the All Blacks at Newlands this past Saturday. To be at the ground in the final 10 minutes of the contest was to experience Test rugby… Read more →

Boks embracing proactive approach

The Springboks’ varied approach in the final two Rugby Championship Tests speaks to a tactical evolution that does provide cause for encouragement, writes CRAIG LEWIS. There was something brutal, but beautiful about the manner in which the Boks regularly manhandled the All Blacks on Saturday. To be at the ground was to appreciate the sheer physicality that the Boks brought to… Read more →