Jake White’s Pearls of Wisdom

Former coach Jake White led the Boks on a four-year journey that culminated in hoisting the Webb Ellis Cup in 2007. He shares his thoughts on the Bok team and what they can expect at the World Cup in Japan.

From experience: Schalk Burger

Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger talks the Class of 2019, Rassie vs Allister and his future in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.

Nienaber: Bok were tested in all areas

Assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are still in a developmental phase under boss Rassie Erasmus.

Steyn, S’bu the ones to watch

Only a handful of Boks running out against Namibia are likely to force their way into the ‘A team’ with a good outing, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Davies: Brits at No 8 no gamble

Namibian coach Phil Davies believes that Schalk Brits’ inclusion at eighthman won’t be a gamble when the minnows face the Boks on Saturday.

Louw: I’ve played with Brits at No 8 before

Francois Louw says he’s excited to feature in a loose trio with Schalk Brits, while Jacques Nienaber discusses the Bok defensive system.

Smith: Expectation is Cheetahs’ biggest enemy

Franco Smith says the Cheetahs need to temper their expectations ahead of the start of their PRO14 campaign against the Glasgow Warriors on Friday.

Cheetahs reassured over Bok call-ups

Cheetahs chief executive Harold Verster says Rassie Erasmus has assured their players that they will get Springbok call-ups if they perform in the PRO14.

‘Boks will learn from mistakes’

Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede analyse some footage from the Boks’ loss to the All Blacks and discuss the small margins that decide such big games.

Back row will give us speed – Erasmus

SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened on Wednesday in Nagoya as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Namibia.