Rugby Champs wish list (Round 2)
The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would love to see come out of the second round of the Rugby Championship.
Boks in NZ: Only 4 reasons to smile
JON CARDINELLI reflects on four bright moments for the Springboks during the long night of New Zealand’s dominance at home.
Bok team vs All Blacks: 2018 vs 2019
Rassie Erasmus may have named a much-changed side from the one that easily beat the Wallabies last week, but it bears a striking resemblance to the team that defeated the All Blacks in Wellington in 2018.
Kwagga could be Boks’ secret weapon
While Kwagga Smith is a good player on the ground and has a lot of speed to get to the breakdowns, it’s his link play and ability to read the game that may have given him the nod to play against the All Blacks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Kolisi returns to Province training
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been training with Western Province over the past two days and could make a comeback against the Lions on Saturday.
Watch: ‘Steyn can still kick 60m’
Flyhalf Handré Pollard has warned opposition teams about conceding penalties as his Springbok teammate Frans Steyn can still kick at goal from ’60m out’.
‘Kwagga is a great team man’
Rassie Erasmus is looking forward to see what Kwagga Smith can do with proper preparation ahead of the Springboks’ clash with the All Blacks on Saturday.
Rugby Championship Player of the Week (Round 1)
Herschel Jantjies’ two-try Test debut for the Springboks in their Rugby Championship victory over the Wallabies earns him Player of the Week.
Frans a No 10 option against ABs
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Frans Steyn might be utilised as a flyhalf in the upcoming Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Bok back-row balance in spotlight
Kwagga Smith’s selection at openside flank poses some questions about the Springboks’ back-row approach against the All Blacks in Wellington, writes JON CARDINELLI.
