‘Sharks are financially stable’

Sharks CEO John Smit has hit back at Brian van Zyl following his predecessor's claims that the union has dire financial problems.

Bok debut beckons for Kitshoff

Beast Mtawarira is confident that fellow loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff will be a force to be reckoned with in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Whiteley set for first Test start

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot believes Warren Whiteley's leadership will be a boon for the Boks in the absence of Duane Vermeulen, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

‘Boks will miss Duane’

Ireland are expecting a different sort of challenge from the Springboks now that Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the decisive third Test. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Nyakane to miss series decider

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane has been withdrawn from the squad for Saturday’s third Test against Ireland because of an ankle injury.

Duane blow for Boks

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the series-deciding third Test against Ireland due to an elbow injury. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Boks to put boot in

The Springboks will place an emphasis on their exit play in the buildup to Saturday’s third Test against Ireland. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Port Elizabeth.

Whiteley credits Boks’ collective effort

Warren Whiteley has downplayed the suggestion that it was simply the impact of several Lions players that inspired the Boks to Saturday's victory over Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.