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Du Toit out, Mostert in

Pieter-Steph du Toit has been withdrawn from the Springbok squad because of a grade-two hamstring tear.

‘Strauss has Bok team’s respect’

The senior players have given new Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss their full backing ahead of the 2016 Test season, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.

Strauss could be long-term captain

Allister Coetzee says there is a strong chance that Adriaan Strauss will lead the Springboks beyond the three-Test series against Ireland, reports JON CARDINELLI in Stellenbosch.

Boks thin at blindside

JON CARDINELLI looks at where the Springboks are well stocked and where they are thin ahead of the Test series against Ireland.

Jantjies on track for first Test

Allister Coetzee is confident that Elton Jantjies will be fit and ready to start for the Springboks against Ireland on 11 June. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Senior core to lean on Duane, Flo

While Allister Coetzee has yet to pick a Springbok captain, he has hinted that Duane Vermeulen and Francois Louw will form part of the team’s leadership group. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Nine new faces in Bok squad

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has selected nine uncapped players in his 31-man squad for the Test series against Ireland.