Playing Selector: Bok pack predictions

Ahead of this Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash in Salta, JON CARDINELLI and CRAIG LEWIS speculate as to who will feature in the Bok pack against Argentina.

Playing Selector: Bok backline predictions

Ahead of this Saturday’s Rugby Championship finale in Salta, MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK speculate as to who will feature in the Bok backline against Argentina.

Am forms key piece in Boks’ defensive puzzle

Lukhanyo Am’s anticipation and awareness are important factors in the Springboks’ high-risk, high-reward defensive structure, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

The pack I’d pick to front the All Blacks

A loose-trio combination of Marcell Coetzee, Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermeulen would offer great value in the Springboks’ World Cup opener against the All Blacks, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Boks ‘understand Argentina challenge’

Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they will make some ‘brave calls this week’ in preparation for Saturday’s clash with Argentina in Salta.

WP coach: Kolisi is fit to play

Western Province coach John Dobson has confirmed that Siya Kolisi will play in their Currie Cup match against the Pumas on Friday.

Special report: Plugging the player drain

The exodus of players overseas has forced SA Rugby to revise its contracting model and player-management approach. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Paper Talk: Bok ‘A’ to face Pumas, Bulls hunt Du Toit

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springboks squad to face Argentina.

Boks must kick on in buildup to RWC

Game management and goal-kicking will separate the top teams in the final round of the Rugby Championship and at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Erasmus: It will be tough to cut squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has admitted to being ‘worried’ about trimming the squad for the World Cup in Japan next month.