Watch: Boks to blood players in USA
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus confirms that there will be a lot of new caps in the Test against Wales in Washington DC.
Watch: Rassie on picking 20 black Boks
Rassie Erasmus on whether ‘recent events’ caused him to select 20 players of colour in his 43-man Springbok squad, the most ever by a Bok coach.
Rassie drops England series hint
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed who will travel to the USA and – through the decision to omit a host of key players – suggested who may start against England next week, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Twitter on Kolisi’s Bok captaincy
How Twitter reacted to flank Siya Kolisi being named Springbok captain for the Test series against England.
Kolisi an inspired choice as Bok captain
Siya Kolisi was the logical choice as Springbok captain for the Tests against England, but the significance of the appointment cannot be underestimated, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Kolisi to captain Springboks
Siya Kolisi will captain the Springboks in the three-Test series against England, while Pieter-Steph du Toit will lead the side against Wales.
Bismarck, Steyn back for Boks
Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn have been included in a 43-man Springbok squad that includes 17 new caps.
Whiteley blow for Lions, Boks
Lions captain Warren Whiteley will not be fit in time to face the Stormers on Saturday and is likely to miss South Africa’s upcoming Tests against Wales and England.
IRFU set to block Jantjies’ move to Ulster
The Irish Rugby Football Union is unlikely to approve Ulster’s planned move to sign flyhalf Elton Jantjies.
Rassie: Expect some Bok surprises
Rassie Erasmus says he won’t pick conservatively for the Springboks’ Test against Wales in Washington DC on 2 June.
