Steyn, Bismarck blow for Boks

Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis have been ruled out of the series against England due to injuries sustained in the Top 14 final.

Rokoua named in Kings squad

Fiji Sevens flyer Meli Rokoua has been included in the Kings’ 29-man provisional squad for the 2018-19 Pro14 season.

Lancaster: Rassie will improve Boks

Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster says Rassie Erasmus’ presence will ‘galvanise’ the Springboks ahead of their first Test against England on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or England?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test matches.

New back-three for Boks

Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Faf ready to take control for Boks

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Launchbury in doubt for Bok Test

England lock Joe Launchbury is in doubt for the opening Test of the series against the Springboks in Johannesburg due to a calf problem.

Bok tactics may surprise England

Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Duane: Siya a special leader

Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks face race for synergy

Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springbok combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.