Jean set for second chance

Damian de Allende and Jean de Villiers will start in the midfield when the Springboks face Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Tactical shift a must for Boks

The Springboks must revert to a more pragmatic game plan if they hope to nullify Samoa and record their first win at the 2015 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Meyer’s big call at 13

The Springboks need Damian de Allende to start at No 12 in the crunch match against Samoa. Heyneke Meyer’s real poser is who to back at No 13, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Boks defend backfiring game plan

Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

‘Samoa clash like a final’

Schalk Burger says the Springboks have to take the fight to Samoa in a must-win clash at Villa Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Duane fit for Samoa clash

Duane Vermeulen is available for selection while Willem Alberts could also make a timely return when the Springboks tackle Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.

Clueless Boks crash to earth

The Springboks paid the ultimate price for Heyneke Meyer’s poor selections as well as the senior players’ arrogance, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Tour Tales: England (Week 1)

JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of rugby rebels, English patriotism and Japanese revelry.

Players embarrassed by defeat

Victor Matfield says the humiliating loss to Japan has increased the pressure on the Boks to win the World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Brighton.

Jones: Boks will be back

Japan coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks will bounce back in their next World Cup clash against Samoa, reports JON CARDINELLI in Brighton.