De Allende to start at 12?
Jesse Kriel’s ongoing struggle with a groin injury may force a reshuffle in midfield with Damian de Allende starting at No 12 and Juan de Jongh moving to 13, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Wing woes for Boks
The Springboks’ lack of options on the wing could be exposed as a result of injuries to Bryan Habana and Jesse Kriel, and the unavailability of Lwazi Mvovo, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Lions duo to miss semis
Golden Lions centre Howard Mnisi and prop Dylan Smith have been ruled out of the Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs next week.
Boks to face dogged defence
The All Blacks’ aggressive press defence is just as much of a threat as their much-vaunted attack, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
All Blacks aim for dominance
The Springboks could be put to the sword when a rampant All Blacks side goes looking for a more ruthless performance on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Paige out, Van Zyl in
Piet van Zyl has been called up as an injury replacement for Rudy Paige, who has been ruled out of this Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Durban.
‘All Blacks are beatable’
Francois Louw says the Springboks can’t afford to have a defeatist mind-set ahead of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Boks back to No 3
The Springboks have moved to third in the World Rugby rankings following their 18-10 win over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday.
Boks needed Duane back
Allister Coetzee’s statement that a fit-again Duane Vermeulen is surplus to the Springboks’ requirements could be his most absurd utterance yet, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Boks must be on same Paige
The injury to Rudy Paige could compromise the Boks’ backline composition for this Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
