Overseas stars to bolster Boks

Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk will start in a double playmaker boost for the Bok backline in Saturday’s Test against France in Paris, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Best Bok tries in France

SuperSport looks at some of the best tries scored by the Springboks against Les Bleus in France over the past 20 years.

Huget: France need Bok scalp

Wing Yoann Huget says France will be desperate to begin their autumn campaign on a positive note when they host the Springboks in Paris.

Andrews: Bok lineout was in a ‘catch-22’

Former Bok lock Mark Andrews says the Springboks’ lineout woes were down to a combination of poor execution and clever competing from England. DYLAN JACK reports. 

Owens to officiate France-Bok Test

Highly-regarded referee Nigel Owens will take charge of Saturday’s Test between France and South Africa in Paris.

‘England need Tuilagi to beat ABs’

England scrumhalf Ben Youngs says they will need players like Manu Tuilagi if they are to stand any chance of beating the All Blacks on Saturday.

ABs stars could consider Japanese stints

New Zealand are reportedly considering allowing three star All Blacks to take up two-year sabbaticals in Japan to prevent the threat of an overseas exodus.

Analysis: Boks’ defensive ups and downs

CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ high-risk, high-reward defence that was exposed at times during last Saturday’s clash at Twickenham.

Jones calls for two on-field referees

England coach Eddie Jones says he believes it is time for rugby union to follow other codes and introduce a second on-field referee. 

Boks intend to tackle like Farrell

Damian de Allende and Mzwandile Stick insist it will be in line with World Rugby ‘standards’ for the Springboks to execute tackles like Owen Farrell’s hit on André Esterhuizen.