Burger in a ‘good frame of mind’

Bok loose forward Schalk Burger says it’s surreal to be preparing for his fourth World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Kolisi: I had to dig deep

Bok flank Siya Kolisi admits it has been a ‘tough journey’ on the way to earning inclusion in the World Cup squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

‘Steyn ticks every box’

Sharks coach Gary Gold believes Frans Steyn would be a valuable asset to the Springboks’ World Cup squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Paige preferred to Reinach

Cobus Reinach looks set to miss out on selection for the Springboks’ World Cup squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Currie Cup preview (Round 4)

Western Province will be looking to produce an emphatic response to their first defeat of the Currie Cup season when they take on the Free State Cheetahs on Friday night, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Jannie’s in great condition’

Springbok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers believes Jannie du Plessis is in a very good space heading towards the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Gold: Du Toit can play tighthead

Sharks coach Gary Gold has staunchly defended Thomas du Toit’s transition to tighthead prop, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Boks have done weather ‘homework’

Come rain or shine, assistant coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks will be prepared for the northern hemisphere conditions at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Boks to make tough prop selection

Bok scrum coach Pieter de Villiers says they are looking at taking five props to the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Masimla to start for WP

Godlen Masimla will make his first Currie Cup start for Western Province against the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.