In pictures: Springboks training

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ training sessions as they prepare for Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Johannesburg.

Vermeulen’s journey of discovery

Playing and living in Toulon, Tokyo and Pretoria has given Duane Vermeulen a different perspective on the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Watch: Leali’ifano on rugby comeback

Wallabies playmaker Christian Leali’ifano speaks about his recovery from leukaemia and making it back into the Test squad for the Rugby Championship.

Smith warns Argentina’s Jaguares

Aaron Smith says the Jaguares’ impressive Vodacom Super Rugby form will count for little when Argentina clash with the All Blacks this weekend.

Kriel: Boks have a ‘clear-cut plan’

Jesse Kriel says the Springbok team that will face the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg should not be seen as experimental.

Watch: Bok media conference (Jesse Kriel)

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel chats to the media ahead of the Boks’ opening Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

Overseas stars push Boks to new level

Good planning and recruitment have the Springboks well placed to fire against both the Wallabies and All Blacks over the next two weeks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Watch: Springboks update (Tuesday)

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chats to the media ahead of South Africa’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

Watch: Springboks training (Tuesday)

Watch the Springboks prepare for their opening match of the Rugby Championship against the Wallabies in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Watch: Springboks media conference

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chatted to the media ahead of the team’s Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.