Flawless Fred sinks WP

Fred Zeilinga scored 22 points to guide Free State to a 32-25 win against WP at Newlands on Friday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

11 Springbok stats and facts

For Saturday's Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

Sharks bully Boland

The Sharks cruised to a third successive bonus-point win as they hammered Boland 41-20 in Wellington on Friday afternoon. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Strauss: Boks must control tempo

Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss has highlighted the threat of Argentina at the scrums and breakdowns ahead of the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.

Goosen brings ‘Barrett’ X factor

Allister Coetzee has drawn similarities between the versatility and ability of Springbok returnee Johan Goosen and All Blacks star Beauden Barrett, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.

Bok defence on trial

The pressure is on the Springbok loose forwards to make a physical statement against Argentina on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.

Boks brace for ‘dogfight’

New Springbok vice-captain Bryan Habana has instructed his less experienced teammates to adopt a ‘dogfight mentality’ ahead of a bruising battle against Argentina, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.

Koch ready for redemption

Vincent Koch says the struggles he endured at scrum time in his last Springbok Test against Argentina served to make him a mentally stronger player, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.

Big test for new Bok back row

Warren Whiteley believes there is a strong balance to the Springbok loose trio that will front up to Argentina this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.

Goosen starts for Boks

Johan Goosen has been selected at fullback for the Springboks' opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Nelspruit.