Four Saffas abroad who could break into Bok squad
As a new European season dawns, SA Rugby magazine pinpoints four overseas-based South African players who could stake a claim for higher honours.
Craig Lewis
Pollard: Boks believe in DNA, style of play
Flyhalf Handre Pollard says the aerial contest is an area of the game in which the Boks feel they are the “best in the world”.
Bok coach calls for ‘colossal’ effort to overcome All Blacks
Jacques Nienaber says if the Springboks can “improve on their execution”, they will put themselves in a position to end the Rugby Championship on a high.
Rassie Erasmus: We ‘understand’ negativity
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks won’t be complaining about the criticism received following recent defeats.
Bok coach: Kolbe still wasn’t ready for return
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Cheslin Kolbe was closely monitored in training this week, but that they did not want to prematurely rush him back to face the All Blacks.
Ox to start against All Blacks, Kolbe still out
Loosehead prop Ox Nche has been brought into the Springboks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s rematch against the All Blacks, but Cheslin Kolbe remains unavailable.
Three things to consider ahead of Boks-All Blacks rematch
Ahead of the Springboks’ final Rugby Championship match, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including whether Elton Jantjies needs a decent run.
Schalk Burger, now a world-class pundit, has viewers tuning in
Schalk Burger was one of the greatest players in world rugby, and he is now quickly becoming one of the most astute broadcast pundits in the modern game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Boks have one more big week in the tank’
Springbok flank Kwagga Smith has vowed that the team will leave everything on the pitch when they meet New Zealand in their closing Rugby Championship clash this coming weekend.
Fired-up All Blacks chase Rugby Championship whitewash
The All Blacks have “a lot of room for improvement” as they chase a rare Rugby Championship clean sweep against South Africa this weekend, prop Joe Moody warned on Monday.
