Vodacom Think Tank (Episode 29)
Tank Lanning picks his ideal Springbok squad for the World Cup.
Boks have done weather ‘homework’
Come rain or shine, assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks will be prepared for the northern hemisphere conditions at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Boks to make tough prop selection
Bok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says they are looking at taking five props to the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Uys gets Cheetahs No 1 jersey
BG Uys will start at loosehead prop in the only change to the Free State Cheetahs side for their match against Western Province in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Sykes, Greeff off the hook
EP Kings lock Steven Sykes and Griquas No 8 Carel Greeff can be considered for Currie Cup action this weekend.
All Blacks secure Smith’s services
Aaron Smith has signed a four-year contract extension with New Zealand Rugby that will take him through to the 2019 World Cup.
Boks up to No 4 in rankings
England’s 25-20 loss to France in Paris has seen them fall to fifth in the World Rugby rankings, with the Springboks moving past them.
Masimla to start for WP
Godlen Masimla will make his first Currie Cup start for Western Province against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.
Giant returns to Pumas XV
Giant Mtyanda will start in the Pumas' second row for their match against the Golden Lions in Nelspruit on Friday.
Sykes, Greeff in hot water
EP Kings lock Steven Sykes and Griquas No 8 Carel Greeff will face Saru disciplinary hearings on Wednesday.
