Smith wants sharper showing
Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has called for a more clinical attacking display against what should be an improved France defence in the second Test, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
‘Elton enjoys the pressure’
Allister Coetzee says that Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is finally starting to take responsibility as a game manager and leader, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Kriel out, Mapoe in for Boks
Jan Serfontein and Lionel Mapoe are set to start in midfield in the second Test now that Jesse Kriel has been ruled out with concussion. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.
Boks get rankings boost
The Springboks have risen to fifth in the World Rugby Rankings following their 37-14 win over France in Pretoria on Saturday.
Kings suffer prop blow
Schalk van der Merwe has been ruled out of action for the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.
Bok trio on Loftus win
Malcolm Marx, Eben Etzebeth and Ross Cronjé react to the Springboks' 37-14 win over France.
Coetzee’s backline conundrum
Jesse Kriel’s injury may force at least one change to the Springbok back division ahead of the second Test against France, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Spies calls it quits
Former Springbok and Bulls eighthman Pierre Spies has announced his retirement.
