De Klerk: You have to adapt to survive
Faf de Klerk’s energy has breathed new life into the Springbok attack, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Watch: Ex-players on Boks’ RWC chances
Former Springboks Schalk Burger, Jean de Villiers and Morné du Plessis talk about South Africa’s World Cup chances, Swys de Bruin’s decision to quit, Eddie Jones and officiating.
Rassie: Make or break for RWC hopefuls
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Saturday’s warm-up match against Argentina will serve as the last opportunity for fringe players to bid for a place in the 31-man World Cup squad.
Lood keen to perform in Loftus swansong
Lock Lood de Jager says getting game time against Argentina this weekend will help him build up a head of steam for the Boks’ World Cup campaign.
Dyantyi in race against time
Injured Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi is back in training with the Golden Lions, but is only expected to be fit in three weeks’ time. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
England snap Wales’ winning streak
England claimed a commanding 33-19 victory over Wales in their World Cup warm-up Test at Twickenham on Sunday.
Vermeulen: Boks’ work far from done
Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks’ Rugby Championship title win will act as an important stepping stone towards the World Cup.
Ireland wear down plucky Italy
Ireland scored five tries to beat Italy 29-10 in their World Cup warm-up match in Dublin on Saturday.
‘Boks mustn’t forget Mendoza hiding’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks mustn’t forget that Argentina gave them a hiding in 2018 when the two sides meet in the rematch in Salta on Saturday.
Five Boks who could face WC snub
Rassie Erasmus must cut his Springbok squad down to 31 before the World Cup. JOHN GOLIATH looks at five prominent Boks who could miss out on selection.
