14 Springbok stats and facts

For the Springboks’ Test against England at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Transformed Boks to take on England

The Springbok starting XV to face England at Ellis Park includes a record seven black Africans as well as three Test debutants.

Isiekwe in, Launchbury out for England

Nick Isiekwe will start at No 5 lock for England against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Preview: Wallabies vs Ireland (1st Test)

Ireland will be targeting a first win against the Wallabies in Australia since 1979 when the teams meet in Brisbane on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Brown: Farrell a great leader

England fullback Mike Brown has hailed captain Owen Farrell ahead of their opening Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg on Saturday.

England to target Bok tight five, back four

The Springboks can expect an aerial bombardment and all-out attack at the set piece from England, writes BRENDAN VENTER.

What Boks can expect from England

The Springboks can look to target England at the breakdown in what should be a fascinating three-Test series, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.

Watch: ‘Boring’ Boks rock

Ryan Vrede says tactical pragmatism is a Springbok strength.

Injuries force Ireland changes

The inclusion of South African hooker Rob Herring is one of six changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Wallabies back Reds rookies

Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and No 8 Caleb Tima will make their Test debuts after being named in the Wallabies’ starting lineup to face Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday.