Five Springboks to watch

CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Lambie linked to Pro14 club

Springbok utility back Pat Lambie has been linked to Scottish club Edinburgh ahead of the 2018-19 Pro14 competition. 

EP, Boishaai vie for same coach

Paarl Boys’ High are reportedly leading the race to appoint Brent Janse van Rensburg as head coach.

Bok back-row balance in spotlight

Rassie Erasmus may load his Springbok back row with fetchers ahead of the fierce breakdown contest against Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.

Easter set to join Sharks

Former England and Harlequins No 8 Nick Easter is set to join the Sharks coaching setup for the duration of their Currie Cup campaign.

Bulls favourites to sign Duane

Duane Vermeulen is likely to accept a deal from the Bulls and SA Rugby that will see him play for the Pretoria-based franchise in next year’s Super Rugby tournament.

Bulls not asking R9-million for Mitchell

The Bulls have not requested £500,000 in compensation from the English RFU for the services of departing head coach John Mitchell.

Western Province hammer Narbonne

Western Province began their tour of France with a 59-14 win against Narbonne in Millau on Saturday.

Boks set for big mental challenge

The Springboks will need to be mentally prepared for their Rugby Championship matches in Australia and New Zealand, writes JOHN PLUMTREE.

Rugby Championship preview

Four wins – including a rare victory in Australasia – would mark the Springboks’ 2018 Rugby Championship campaign as exceptional, writes JON CARDINELLI.