England sweat over Launchbury
Brad Shields is set to earn his first start for England after lock Joe Launchbury was again forced to miss training due to an ongoing calf injury.
Snyman set to lock and load
The Springboks are intent on ensuring that powerful lock RG Snyman reaches his full potential as a ‘weapon’ of mass destruction at Test level, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Boks must adapt to referee’
The Springboks have acknowledged that they must adapt to the decision-making of French referee Romain Poite in Saturday’s Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.
May: England must lower penalty count
England wing Jonny May says his team will look to improve their discipline ahead of the second Test against the Springboks in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
All Blacks prop escapes sanction
Prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi has received a warning for his dangerous tackle on France wing Remy Grosso during the All Blacks’ 52-11 win last Saturday.
Brits withheld truth from teammates
Schalk Brits met up with England’s Saracens contingent in Johannesburg on Sunday but didn’t tell them about his call-up to the Springboks squad.
Boks to up physical ante
The likely selections of Pieter-Steph du Toit at flank and Frans Malherbe at tighthead could well improve the Springboks’ chances of physical dominance in the second Test against England, writes JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
Junior Boks suffer more England agony
England beat the Junior Springboks 32-31 in their World Rugby U20 Championship semi-final in Narbonne on Tuesday. DYLAN JACK reports.
‘Beast is the ultimate professional’
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has called on the Springbok forward pack to respond to the occasion when Beast Mtawarira runs out for his 100th Test cap, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.
‘Rassie leaves nothing to chance’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says Rassie Erasmus is a ‘master tactician’ who is driving the Springboks to be a more dynamic team, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.
