Preview: France vs Boks
The Springboks face a mental as well as a physical challenge ahead of the must-win clash against France on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Paris.
Coetzee: Bid loss won’t distract us
Allister Coetzee maintains that the Springboks are in a good mental space in spite of the record defeat to Ireland and South Africa’s loss in the 2023 World Cup bid race. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Boks revert to type
Allister Coetzee says that No 8 Duane Vermeulen and flyhalf Handré Pollard will be key as the Springboks look to play a pragmatic game against France. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Boks make 10 changes
Duane Vermeulen will start at No 8 for the Springboks against France in Paris on Saturday.
More tickets for Cape Town Sevens
Extra seats will be installed and 3,000 additional tickets per day made available for the previously sold-out Cape Town Sevens tournament on 9-10 December.
Changes to boost Boks
The move to start Duane Vermeulen and Handré Pollard should lead to an improved physical and tactical performance against France, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.
Bulls name training squad
The Bulls have announced two new signings, while Nollis Marais has been demoted to coach the U19s.
‘France bid win can still happen’
What the French newspapers are saying on Wednesday about the Test against the Springboks and the 2023 World Cup bid announcement.
Pollard ready to take charge
Handré Pollard feels that he has the patience as well as the tactical ability to lift the Springboks out of their current slump. JON CARDINELLI in London reports.
Coaching debacle shows poor planning
A bizarre situation that sees the Springboks losing their lineout coach and defence specialist in the middle of a four-Test tour could have have been avoided, writes JON CARDINELLI in Paris.
