Watch: Boks mustn’t play blame game
CRAIG LEWIS and RYAN VREDE discuss Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle at Twickenham and why the Springboks only have themselves to blame for the loss.
‘Farrell call wasn’t straightforward’
Defence guru Omar Mouneimne says the complex context of the controversial collision between Owen Farrell and André Esterhuizen needs to be understood, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Overseas stars to bolster Boks
Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk will start in a double playmaker boost for the Bok backline in Saturday’s Test against France in Paris, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Best Bok tries in France
SuperSport looks at some of the best tries scored by the Springboks against Les Bleus in France over the past 20 years.
Andrews: Bok lineout was in a ‘catch-22’
Former Bok lock Mark Andrews says the Springboks’ lineout woes were down to a combination of poor execution and clever competing from England. DYLAN JACK reports.
Owens to officiate France-Bok Test
Highly-regarded referee Nigel Owens will take charge of Saturday’s Test between France and South Africa in Paris.
Analysis: Boks’ defensive ups and downs
CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ high-risk, high-reward defence that was exposed at times during last Saturday’s clash at Twickenham.
Back-row change to sharpen Boks
A change in personnel and mindset – particularly in the back row – will improve the Springboks’ chances of rebounding against France, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Boks intend to tackle like Farrell
Damian de Allende and Mzwandile Stick insist it will be in line with World Rugby ‘standards’ for the Springboks to execute tackles like Owen Farrell’s hit on André Esterhuizen.
Stick: World-class Faf will boost Boks
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the return of Faf de Klerk is a huge boost for the Springboks.
