Boks have pull in player tug-of-war
The selection of overseas-based players increasingly requires a delicate balancing act from the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Erasmus explains No 9 dilemma
Rassie Erasmus says he isn’t concerned by the lack of game-time afforded to the Boks’ back-up scrumhalves, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Analysis: De Klerk’s value to Boks
CRAIG LEWIS looks at some of Faf de Klerk’s important contributions last Saturday that demonstrates why he has become virtually irreplaceable for the Boks this season.
Boks to lose De Klerk in November?
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk may not be available for selection for the end-of-year tour to Europe in November.
Faf: Boks need to become cut-throat
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks must back up their famous win over the All Blacks with another clinical performance against the Wallabies this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.
Watch: Springbok press conference
Springbok backline coach Mzwandile Stick and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk address the media in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
Boks can build crucial depth
The Springboks need to find answers to the questions that persist around their backup depth at scrumhalf and fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Faf fully available to Boks
The Sale Sharks have no issue with Faf de Klerk remaining with the Springboks for the entire Rugby Championship if need be.
Habana: Overseas players key for Boks
Bryan Habana has emphasised the importance of the Springboks’ overseas based-players.
Youngs: England must contain Faf
England scrumhalf Ben Youngs says they gave Faf de Klerk far too much time on the ball at Ellis Park.
