Belligerent Boks must follow through

Steven Kitshoff says the Springboks can’t afford to take their foot off the gas in the wake of a monumental win over the All Blacks. JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth reports.

Wallabies wary of Bok defence

Reece Hodge has suggested the Wallabies will have some tricks up their sleeve aimed at cracking the Springboks’ much-improved defence, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Watch: Bok press conference (Kitshoff)

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff addresses the media in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Etzebeth has new lease on life

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week!

Am out for eight weeks

Lukhanyo Am will be available for the Springboks’ end-of-year tour despite fracturing his forearm in the win over the All Blacks in Wellington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rassie’s healthy headache at No 3

Vincent Koch says the competition for front-row places in the lead-up to the World Cup will be good for Springbok rugby. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

‘Saracens stint forced me to grow’

Springbok tighthead Vincent Koch feels that he has taken his scrummaging and general play to another level since moving to English club Saracens. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Kriel: Nel call-up has sent a message

Western Province centre Dan Kriel says Ruhan Nel’s call-up to the Springboks has inspired the rest of the squad. DYLAN JACK reports.

Watch: Bok press conference (Koch)

Springbok prop Vincent Koch addresses the media in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.

Boom calls it a day

Blue Bulls flank Boom Prinsloo has announced his retirement from all rugby with immediate effect.