11 Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Christchurch.
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against New Zealand in Christchurch.
The Free State Cheetahs overturned an 18-point deficit to secure a thrilling 37-29 victory over the Golden Lions in Bloemfontein on Thursday night. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Julian Savea is likely to end his try-drought against the Springboks in Christchurch this Saturday as the All Blacks go chasing another bonus-point win, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Take a look at who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.
Take a look at who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.
Pat Lambie is set to make his long-awaited return to action after being named on the Sharks' bench for this Saturday's clash with the EP Kings in Durban.
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has made just one forced change to his starting side with flanker Ardie Savea coming in for the injured Sam Cane.
Vincent Koch and Pieter-Steph du Toit will start for the Springboks against the All Blacks while hooker Malcolm Marx is set to make his Test debut from the bench.
The Boks have used 22 different centre combinations since 2010, with the search continuing for a settled and successful midfield pairing, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
New Zealand-based rugby writer MARK REASON says the Springboks' backline is a shambles and their defence bankrupt.