Discipline an issue for Boks

The Springboks aren’t where they need to be regarding their breakdown performance and overall discipline, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Tour tales: Newcastle (Week 3)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on a city of surprises, a rock ’n roll loosie, and the Geordies’ answer to Victor Matfield.

Lood to lash Scots

Lood de Jager will have a game-shaping role to play at the lineouts and collisions when the Springboks play Scotland this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Cotter defends selections

Scotland coach Vern Cotter believes his team will be up to the physical task when they battle South Africa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Fourie will keep Boks on track

New captain Fourie du Preez will ensure that the Springboks keep heading in the right tactical direction, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Bismarck must start for Boks

Heyneke Meyer has to back Bismarck du Plessis and indeed his best available match 23 for the crucial Pool B clash against Scotland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Serfontein may start at 12

Springbok centre Damian de Allende remains in doubt for the Pool B clash against Scotland on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Meyer’s captaincy poser

Heyneke Meyer may be forced to name a brand-new captain for the Springboks’ crunch World Cup match against Scotland on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Boks brace for wily Scots

The Springboks will need to beat Scotland at the breakdown and shut out a partisan St James’ Park crowd to win this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Jean to finish career abroad

Jean de Villiers is set to end his professional rugby career overseas and not at a South African franchise, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.