Erasmus faces balancing act

A desire to finish the year with winning momentum may see Bok coach Rassie Erasmus limit changes for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Wales our most difficult opponent’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ most challenging tour fixture will be against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Papier, Van Zyl to get another shot

Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalves Embrose Papier and Ivan van Zyl will get another chance to impress for the Springboks against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Boks stay fifth in rankings

The Springboks remain in fifth position on the World Rugby rankings after their 26-20 win against Scotland, but have closed the gap on England.

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‘Northern nations now have real belief’

Former England hooker Brian Moore says the top northern hemisphere teams can expect, rather than hope, to win the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Kolisi escapes sanction for ‘head-butt’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has received a warning for an apparent head-butt on Scotland centre Peter Horne.

Pollard pleased with Springbok growth

Handré Pollard says the Springboks fought for each other on the field against Scotland in Edinburgh.

Erasmus: Le Roux tried to catch ball

Rassie Erasmus says Romain Poite’s decision to yellow card Willie le Roux at Murrayfield was a tough one for the referee to make.

Gatland doesn’t want flyhalf debate

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is in a ‘good position’ to have three quality flyhalves to choose from for Saturday’s match against the Springboks in Cardiff.