Meyer alters plan for All Blacks

Heyneke Meyer believes starting two fetchers in the back row will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating the All Blacks on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Brüssow back for Boks

Heinrich Brüssow will feature for the Springboks for the first time since the 2011 World Cup after being named to start at openside flank against the All Blacks.

‘Burger needs chance to lead’

Heyneke Meyer believes the Springboks will need three strong captaincy options going into the World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Lood set for No 5 role

Lood de Jager and Warren Whiteley are expected to start against the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Burger to lead Boks

Schalk Burger will become the 55th Springbok captain when he leads the side out against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Kiwi defence has point to prove

All Blacks No 8 Kieran Read says the Springbok attack will be difficult to contain at Ellis Park on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Brüssow recall a game-changer

Heinrich Brüssow will bring something new to the Springbok dynamic in the coming matches, and at the subsequent World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Matfield to miss Kiwi clash

Victor Matfield’s injury will force Heyneke Meyer to select a new captain for the coming Test against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Boks recall Van der Merwe

Flip van der Merwe has been called up to the Springbok squad after an injury to captain Victor Matfield.

‘Jannie made a statement’

Pieter de Villiers says Bok prop Jannie du Plessis proved his critics wrong with a powerful all-round performance in Brisbane, reports JON CARDINELLI, in Johannesburg.