Prop pursued bans to avoid England duty

Retiring prop Joe Marler has admitted that he purposely got banned in club games in order to miss training camps and Tests for England.

Pollard: I’ve worked hard at goal-kicking

Handré Pollard says he made a few ‘small tweaks’ in order to re-establish his goal-kicking rhythm. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Pretoria.

Flo to lend Boks breakdown bite

The selection of Francois Louw at No 8 could well prove a solution to the Springbok breakdown woes, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Hansen: Williams is world class

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hailed Sonny Bill Williams’ unique set of skills ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.

Black legend: Makaya Jack

In the sixth instalment of a series on black rugby players, GARY BOSHOFF looks back at the career of former Kwaru and Saru flank Makaya Jack.

Boks to lose De Klerk in November?

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk may not be available for selection for the end-of-year tour to Europe in November.

Boks have big call to make at tighthead

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says front-row selection will be key ahead of the showdown against the trend-setting All Blacks scrum, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Boks wait on Whiteley

The Springboks will make a call on No 8 Warren Whiteley’s availability for the clash against the All Blacks on Tuesday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Pretoria.

Boks stay fifth in World Rankings

There are no positional changes to the World Rugby rankings after a weekend that saw the Springboks beat the Wallabies and the All Blacks retain the Rugby Championship.

Boks eye some more history

The Springboks will be targeting back-to-back wins over the All Blacks for the first time since 2009 when they meet their traditional foes at Loftus this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.