Watch: Ex-players on Boks’ RWC chances
Former Springboks Schalk Burger, Jean de Villiers and Morné du Plessis talk about South Africa’s World Cup chances, Swys de Bruin’s decision to quit, Eddie Jones and officiating.
Rassie: Make or break for RWC hopefuls
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Saturday’s warm-up match against Argentina will serve as the last opportunity for fringe players to bid for a place in the 31-man World Cup squad.
Last chance saloon for Cup hopefuls
Marcell Coetzee and several others will have the chance to perform in the final Test before the Springboks depart for the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Kolisi to start, Brits to lead Boks
Schalk Brits will lead a new-look Springbok side that includes Siya Kolisi in the starting lineup for their World Cup warm-up against Argentina in Pretoria on Saturday.
Test teams (17 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups.
Dobson thrilled for probable Bok debutant
Western Province coach John Dobson says he is pleased that hooker Scarra Ntubeni could be set to make his Springbok debut against Argentina on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Rugby Championship Player of the Week (Round 3)
Handre Pollard’s record 31-point contribution for the Springboks in their 46-13 Rugby Championship win over Argentina earns him Player of the Week.
De Bruin departure an opportunity for Boks
Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger say Swys de Bruin’s shock departure from the Bok camp should be seen as an opportunity. DYLAN JACK reports.
Inside the Mind of John Smit
The Springbok captain shares a few of his favourite pastimes and adventures away from the game.
Lood keen to perform in Loftus swansong
Lock Lood de Jager says getting game time against Argentina this weekend will help him build up a head of steam for the Boks’ World Cup campaign.
