From experience: Schalk Burger
Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger talks the Class of 2019, Rassie vs Allister and his future in the latest issue of SA Rugby Magazine.
Nienaber: Bok were tested in all areas
Assistant coach Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are still in a developmental phase under boss Rassie Erasmus.
Steyn, S’bu the ones to watch
Only a handful of Boks running out against Namibia are likely to force their way into the ‘A team’ with a good outing, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Davies: Brits at No 8 no gamble
Namibian coach Phil Davies believes that Schalk Brits’ inclusion at eighthman won’t be a gamble when the minnows face the Boks on Saturday.
Louw: I’ve played with Brits at No 8 before
Francois Louw says he’s excited to feature in a loose trio with Schalk Brits, while Jacques Nienaber discusses the Bok defensive system.
‘Boks will learn from mistakes’
Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede analyse some footage from the Boks’ loss to the All Blacks and discuss the small margins that decide such big games.
Back row will give us speed – Erasmus
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened on Wednesday in Nagoya as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Namibia.
Van Straaten’s World Cup flashpoints
Former Springbok flyhalf BRAAM VAN STRAATEN picks his talking points from the first round of action of the World Cup.
Ireland loom large for Boks
The Springboks have four weeks to sharpen their aerial and kicking skills ahead of a likely quarter-final showdown with Ireland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Koch: Trevor had an unbelievable season
Vincent Koch on his opportunity following Trevor Nyakane’s exit from the World Cup, while Beast Mtawarira is happy to have Thomas du Toit back in the squad.
