Coetzee: It’s a new beginning
Allister Coetzee will be looking for ‘energy and intensity’ from his new-look Springbok side against France in Saturday’s season-opener.
Lions dominate Bok XV
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has picked seven Lions players in the starting lineup for Saturday's Test against France in Pretoria.
Pollard boost for Blue Bulls
Fit-again flyhalf Handré Pollard will start for the Blue Bulls in Friday's Provincial Rugby Challenge encounter against the Valke in Kempton Park.
Coetzee on Bok flyhalf situation
Allister Coetzee says Frans Steyn will provide flyhalf cover for Elton Jantjies.
Coetzee to bank on Lions
Allister Coetzee looks set to name a locally-based starting XV stacked with Lions players for the first Test against France. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.
Eben targets French heavies
Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks ‘can’t wait to climb into the French’ at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.
Duane out of Test series
Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the Springboks' three-Test series against France.
French connection to boost Boks
The input of Springbok players who have played club rugby in France will be crucial to the team's cause in the build-up to the three-Test series. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.
Boks must walk the talk
The Springboks’ new culture and appetite for physicality will be put to the test against an abrasive French team on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Jake: France are predictable
Jake White says the Springboks should know exactly what to expect from France at Loftus on Saturday.
