Ireland brace for Bok physicality
Lock Ultan Dillane says Ireland will have ‘no fear’ as they prepare to face a physical confrontation with the Springboks on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
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Lambie is safe bet at 10
Pat Lambie may be the Springboks’ best starting-flyhalf option in the short term given Elton Jantjies’s ongoing battle with a finger injury, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Waiting game for Jantjies, Du Toit
Pieter-Steph du Toit will return to Springbok training on Monday afternoon, but Elton Jantjies is only set to take contact on Thursday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Boks brace for aerial assault
The Springboks remain wary of Ireland’s defence-fracturing kicking game ahead of the first Test at Newlands, reports JON CARDINELLI.
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Springboks get new sponsor
Blue Label Telecoms will be the Springboks' jersey sponsor for the Test series against Ireland.
Louw ‘grateful’ for Bok inclusion
Francois Louw says plying his trade overseas has made him a better player, but turning out for the Springboks will always be the ‘ultimate’, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Breakdown key to success’
Adriaan Strauss says the Springboks will need to lift their breakdown performance if they are to realise their twin objectives in the series against Ireland. JON CARDINELLI reports.
SA Rugby takes Absa to court
SA Rugby says former Springbok jersey sponsor Absa is still liable for a certain amount of sponsorship money.
