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Jones: Bok pack won’t rumble over England

Eddie Jones believes any ideas South Africa have regarding a “weak” England pack will prove to be misplaced when the teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday.

(12591822p) Wales vs South Africa. The South Africa team line up for the national anthem Autumn Nations Series, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales - 06 Nov 2021

Boks unfazed by awards snub

Coach Jacques Nienaber says South Africa’s lack of representation is inconsequential in how they go about their performance against England on Saturday.

Boks ride wave of momentum into Twickenham

Coach Jacques Nienaber says wins over Wales and Scotland have given the Springboks the momentum needed to overhaul England at Twickenham on Saturday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: South Africa player Cobus Reinach makes a pass during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa at Murrayfield Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Pollard, Reinach in, Jantjies duo out for Boks

Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach have rotated back into the starting lineup in three changes to the Springbok team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Morgan Treacy/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12601379al) Scotland vs South Africa. South Africa's Eben Etzebeth is tackled by Zander Fagerson and Matt Scott of Scotland Autumn Nations Series, BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13 Nov 2021

Kiwis crown Etzebeth World Player of the Year

A prominent New Zealand publication has singled out lock Eben Etzebeth as the “real” Test player of the year after World Rugby snubbed all Springboks and All Blacks players on its list of nominees for the official award.

Duane Vermeulen of South Africa challenged by Maro Itoje (l) and Denny Solomona of England during the international rugby match between South Africa and England at the Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein on 16 June 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Davids: Boks aim to sign off as world’s best

Assistant coach Deon Davids says the Springboks will enter their final match of the year against England at Twickenham with the goal of ending the season as the world’s No 1-ranked Test team in the world.

Assault case against Etzebeth fizzles out

The assault case against Eben Etzebeth has been dropped after it was found there was insufficient evidence to prosecute the Springbok lock.

Stick backs Jantjies to flourish

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has thrown his support behind Elton Jantjies, who have earned a rare start at flyhalf for the Boks in Edinburgh.

Townsend: Scotland face ‘biggest test’ against Boks

Coach Gregor Townsend says in-form Scotland face their “biggest” challenge following landmark wins against France, England and Australia.

Steyn ‘simply can’t describe’ rare feat against B&I Lions

Legendary Springbok Morne Steyn has opened up about his rugby journey, which culminated in him slotting a series-winning penalty against the British & Irish Lions for the second time in his career.