Burger: Boks have turned a corner
Schalk Burger says the Springboks' composure has improved significantly in 2014, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Matfield must win lineout battle
The Springboks will dominate the scrum and breakdown this Saturday but Victor Matfield’s performance at the lineout will be key to a big victory, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Hougaard, Pollard must deliver
Heyneke Meyer admits that the northern hemisphere conditions will demand a sharper tactical display from South Africa’s attack-minded halfbacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Meyer: Coenie has key role to play
Heyneke Meyer says Springbok prop Coenie Oosthuizen is up there with the best impact players he’s ever coached, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Coenie on Bok bench
The Springboks have named an unchanged starting XV for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Dublin.
‘Lineout battle will be real treat’
What the Irish newspapers are saying ahead of the Test at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Continuity the difference for Boks
John Plumtree says the Springboks' extended preparations will see them make a strong start against Ireland on Saturday, reports BRENTON CHELIN.
Pienaar blow for Boks
Ruan Pienaar has been ruled out of the Springboks' end-of-year tour campaign and will be replaced by scrumhalf Jano Vermaak, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Springbok set piece has point to prove
Victor Matfield says the set-piece battle against Ireland will reveal how far this Springbok side has progressed, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
Tuesday is D-Day for Pienaar
Ruan Pienaar has come through a fitness test but a final decision on his involvement in the Springboks' touring campaign will be made on Tuesday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin.
