Steyn, Bismarck blow for Boks
Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis have been ruled out of the series against England due to injuries sustained in the Top 14 final.
Lancaster: Rassie will improve Boks
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster says Rassie Erasmus’ presence will ‘galvanise’ the Springboks ahead of their first Test against England on Saturday.
Superbru: Springboks or England?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test matches.
New back-three for Boks
Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Faf ready to take control for Boks
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.
Launchbury in doubt for Bok Test
England lock Joe Launchbury is in doubt for the opening Test of the series against the Springboks in Johannesburg due to a calf problem.
Boks face race for synergy
Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springbok combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
How England’s chariot derailed
Eddie Jones is under pressure going into England’s Test series against the Springboks after a poor Six Nations campaign, writes MARTIN GILLINGHAM.
‘England must be ready for everything’
Eddie Jones says he expects the Springboks to boast traditional strengths under the guidance of new coach Rassie Erasmus, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Jones: Bath owner ‘the Trump of rugby’
England coach Eddie Jones has hit back at Bath owner Bruce Craig as the storm over England’s training methods continued.
