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Strauss has backing of Bok coach

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has offered a ringing endorsement of captain Adriaan Strauss ahead of the third Test against Ireland on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Combrinck can provide balance

Allister Coetzee would do well to back Ruan Combrinck ahead of Lwazi Mvovo in the series decider against Ireland on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.

Boks call up Coenie

Coenie Oosthuizen will join the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday to provide extra front-row cover.

Boks expecting ‘war’

Jaco Kriel is set to make his long-awaited Springbok debut in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Port Elizabeth.

Bok debut beckons for Kitshoff

Beast Mtawarira is confident that fellow loosehead prop Steven Kitshoff will be a force to be reckoned with in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Whiteley set for first Test start

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot believes Warren Whiteley's leadership will be a boon for the Boks in the absence of Duane Vermeulen, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.