New back-three for Boks

Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Faf ready to take control for Boks

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What Faf de Klerk had to say during the Springbok press conference on Tuesday.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What Duane Vermeulen had to say at the Springboks press conference on Tuesday.

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.

Duane: Siya a special leader

Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, 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.

Du Preez ‘feels guilty’ about blunder

Rassie Erasmus says Rob du Preez’s charged-down kick that led to Wales’ match-winning try in Washington wasn’t entirely his fault.

Watch: Springbok press conference

What Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had to say at Monday’s press conference.

Bismarck, Frans to miss first Test

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.