Coetzee’s back-row blues

Allister Coetzee may be forced to change his starting back row for the third Test. That said, an unforced back-row change is overdue, writes JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.

Lambie out of third Test

Pat Lambie will miss the series decider against Ireland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday as a result of the concussion he suffered in Cape Town eight days ago.

Ellis Park boos fired up Du Toit

Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks deserved to be booed at half-time in Saturday’s match against Ireland. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Port Elizabeth.

Combrinck just wanted to ‘jol’

Ruan Combrinck says he experienced a wide range of emotions during a Bok debut that meant ‘everything and more' to him, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Coetzee: Boos didn’t bother Boks

Allister Coetzee believes the Springboks showed their physical and mental worth in the second half of the Test against Ireland at Ellis Park. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

No 8 concern for Boks?

Duane Vermeulen and Warren Whiteley both sustained injuries in the Springboks’ win over Ireland at Ellis Park, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Combrinck sparks Bok fightback

An inspired second-half performance carried the Springboks to a thrilling comeback victory over Ireland, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.

Bok comeback floors Ireland

Damian de Allende scored a 75th-minute try as the Springboks beat Ireland 32-26 on Saturday and levelled the three-match series, reports JON CARDINELLI at Ellis Park.