Boks in NZ: Only 4 reasons to smile

JON CARDINELLI reflects on four bright moments for the Springboks during the long night of New Zealand’s dominance at home.

Kwagga could be Boks’ secret weapon

While Kwagga Smith is a good player on the ground and has a lot of speed to get to the breakdowns, it’s his link play and ability to read the game that may have given him the nod to play against the All Blacks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Bok back-row balance in spotlight

Kwagga Smith’s selection at openside flank poses some questions about the Springboks’ back-row approach against the All Blacks in Wellington, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok No 9s: Four other standout performances

Following Herschel Jantjies’ brilliant debut performance against Australia at Ellis Park, JOHN GOLIATH looks at four other top individual performances by a Springbok scrumhalf in the modern era.

Boks demonstrated valuable depth

By claiming a comfortable 35-17 victory over the Wallabies last Saturday, the Boks have started the year off on an extremely positive note, writes former Springbok hooker JAMES DALTON.

Bok ‘A’ team has plenty to prove

Rassie Erasmus will get a few more answers with regard to his best players and combinations when the Springboks tackle the All Blacks in Wellington, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks eye big All Blacks scalp

Experimentation will take a back seat this week as the Springboks go all out to claim a second-successive win in New Zealand. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Mallett: Win is so good for Boks

What NICK MALLETT had to say on SuperSport about the Springboks’ Rugby Championship victory over the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the opening round of the Rugby Championship.

Bok player ratings: Jantjies stars

The Springboks started off their Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point victory over Australia at Ellis Park. JOHN GOLIATH rates the victorious South Africans.