Erasmus: Schalk brings calming effect
Rassie Erasmus discusses Schalk Brits’ appointment as captain, the selections for Saturday’s clash as well as Namibia’s standing as a Test nation.
Kriel nursing minor injury
Jesse Kriel was ruled out of selection for Saturday’s clash with Namibia after suffering a knock to his hamstring during the 23-13 defeat by the All Blacks.
‘Brits-Boks’ have need for speed
Rassie Erasmus believes that the back-row combination of Francois Louw, Kwagga Smith and Schalk Brits will allow the Springboks to push the tempo against Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Bok ruck tactics: ‘Genius stuff from Rassie’
Have a look at this very interesting clip from The 1014 Rugby that illustrates just how the Springboks enforced a new ruck technique and frustrated the All Blacks at the breakdown.
‘Boks have to regain momentum’
Coach Rassie Erasmus says it is imperative that the Springboks return to winning ways against neighbours Namibia on Saturday.
Brits to captain Boks at No 8
Schalk Brits will captain a Springbok team that features 13 changes for their second World Cup match against Namibia in Toyota City on Saturday.
‘Herschel a special player’
SA Rugby magazine looks at what happened on Tuesday in Nagoya as the Springboks build toward their next World Cup clash with Namibia.
Brits experiment points to change of gear
Rassie Erasmus may follow through with his plan to start Schalk Brits at No 8 in the next World Cup clash with Namibia, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya.
Comical clips from Bok camp
Check out a couple of light-hearted moments from the Bok camp this week as captain Siya Kolisi is asked for accreditation, while Elton Jantjies talks about ‘Ou Toppie‘ Frans Steyn.
Elton hails ambitious Herschel
Elton Jantjies believes that his roommate and halfback partner Herschel Jantjies has taken his game to a new level over the past few months. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.
