Boks well prepared despite distractions
While Rassie Erasmus could have done with a quiet weekend before the World Cup team announcement, the Springboks’ preparations for the event are a lot better than they were four years ago, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Dyantyi’s World Cup absence due to injury
Rassie Erasmus says Aphiwe Dyantyi’s lack of game time kept him out of the Springboks’ World Cup squad regardless of the outcome of his doping tests.
Dyantyi’s B-sample results expected this week
The South African Institute of Drug-Free Sport has confirmed that the test results of Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B sample should be known this week.
‘Taking prohibited substance would be senseless, stupid’
Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has denied knowingly taking any prohibited substance after Saturday’s shock news that he had tested positive for a banned substance after a national training camp in July.
Dyantyi tests positive for banned substance
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has tested positive for a banned substance after a national training camp in July.
Five Boks robbed by injury
It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.
Balancing the Boks’ back three
Rassie Erasmus has managed to turn the Springboks’ back-three issues around by investing in specialist wings, writes DYLAN JACK.
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.
Injury cloud hangs over Lions
There is still no clarity over the availability of Lions and Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi.
Erasmus: Whiteley will struggle to make World Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admits that a number of players are in a race against time to prove their fitness for the World Cup.
