Eight Springbok stats and facts
For the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Boks must shut down Barrett
The Springboks will need to contain the multitalented Beauden Barrett if they’re to have any chance of beating the All Blacks at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘New Lomu’ to test Bok defence
Steve Hansen believes that All Blacks winger Julian Savea already offers more than Jonah Lomu did in his heyday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Jannie doesn’t scare Moody
Rookie prop Joe Moody says he’s itching for a crack at veteran tighthead Jannie du Plessis at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Meyer: ‘Kicking will be difference’
Heyneke Meyer has reiterated the need to tactically outplay the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Boks must win big moments
Victor Matfield says the Springboks will need to be more clinical at key moments against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
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Bismarck starts for Boks
Bismarck du Plessis has regained the Springbok No 2 jersey for the match against the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Boks short on tightheads
Former Springbok prop Balie Swart says that South Africa are dangerously low on Test quality tighthead props. BRENTON CHELIN reports.
Burger relishing greatest rivalry
Schalk Burger is grateful for another chance to battle against the Springboks’ most revered of foes, the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
