Pollard hails ‘unbelievable’ talents

Handré Pollard is excited about a talented, new-look Bok backline that will be out to impress against England this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Erasmus: Boks can’t be conservative

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will never catch up to other leading teams in world rugby unless they are willing to keep trying new things, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Rassie: Bismarck, Frans are injured

Rassie Erasmus doesn’t believe there were any nefarious forces that prevented Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn from joining the Springbok squad ahead of the three-Test series against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

14 Springbok stats and facts

For the Springboks’ Test against England at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Transformed Boks to take on England

The Springbok starting XV to face England at Ellis Park includes a record seven black Africans as well as three Test debutants.

England to target Bok tight five, back four

The Springboks can expect an aerial bombardment and all-out attack at the set piece from England, writes BRENDAN VENTER.

What Boks can expect from England

The Springboks can look to target England at the breakdown in what should be a fascinating three-Test series, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.

Watch: ‘Boring’ Boks rock

Ryan Vrede says tactical pragmatism is a Springbok strength.

Kolisi leading the Bok change

History will be made on Thursday when Rassie Erasmus names Siya Kolisi to lead a Springbok starting side that includes at least six black African players.

Steyn, Bismarck blow for Boks

Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis have been ruled out of the series against England due to injuries sustained in the Top 14 final.