Jean de Villiers: Road to Recovery (Part 1)
How the Springbok captain fought back from a potentially career-threatening knee injury.
Kriel set to start at 13
Jesse Kriel is likely to start at outside centre and Warren Whiteley at No 8 when the Springboks tackle the World XV at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.
‘Whiteley could be Bok revelation’
Five former players and a coach on whether the Boks can win the World Cup without Duane Vermeulen and who should start at No 8 in the Rugby Championship.
Bok backs aim to soar
Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says the Boks need to improve their kick, chase and aerial game in the lead-up to the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Burger is next best No 8
Duane Vermeulen’s injury should force Heyneke Meyer to give Schalk Burger an extended run at No 8 over the next five games, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Bakkies happy to retire on ‘own terms’
Bakkies Botha says he is at peace with his decision to retire from international rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
JJ eager for Bok return
Vodacom Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht hasn't given up on a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Who should play No 8 for the Boks in the absence of Duane Vermeulen?
Duane out for 10 weeks
Duane Vermeulen won’t be back for the Springboks until their opening World Cup match against Japan. JON CARDINELLI reports.
‘Damian can play anywhere’
Springbok assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says Damian de Allende's versatility will be a major asset to the national team this season. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
