Surprise strings to Boks’ bow?
Assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks have a few strengths they want to use in Saturday's Test against the All Blacks in Christchurch.
Faf, Goosen fit to play
Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Faf de Klerk and Johan Goosen have recovered sufficiently from their respective injuries.
‘Boks won’t target Barrett’
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee says his side won't shift all their focus on to influential All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett in Christchurch on Saturday.
Boks face fight for respect
Another limp showing in Christchurch this Saturday could see the Springboks suffering their heaviest Test defeat since 2011, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Alberts in, Lood out
Lood de Jager has been ruled out of action for two weeks and will be replaced in the Bok squad by utility forward Willem Alberts.
Smith, Robertson join Wallabies
Props Toby Smith and Tom Robertson have been called into the Wallabies squad following an injury to Allan Alaalatoa.
Beast cops off-field yellow
Prop Beast Mtawarira has been issued with an off-field yellow card and an official warning for foul play.
All Blacks close in on title
New Zealand will be favourites to beat South Africa in Christchurch on Saturday and clinch the Rugby Championship title, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Cane out, Moody carded
Flank Sam Cane will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Wallabies bully woeful Boks
The Wallabies rebounded from an 11-point deficit to beat the Springboks 23-17 in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.
