Flashback Friday: SA anthem butchered in Toulouse
As the Springboks prepare to return to France for the first time in four years, take a look back at the infamous moment the South African national anthem was butchered in 2009.
As the Springboks prepare to return to France for the first time in four years, take a look back at the infamous moment the South African national anthem was butchered in 2009.
Centre Jonathan Danty has been named in an unchanged France starting XV to face the Boks on Saturday, despite missing training this week to be with his partner and newborn child.
Take a look back at the last time the Springboks were in France, when Bongi Mbonambi sealed a famous second-half comeback with a try after the fulltime hooter.
Faf de Klerk is relying on the Bok pack to help him contain world-class France halfback Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Test.
Kurt-Lee Arendse is part of a deadly Springbok back three primed to put the French pack on a treadmill in Marseille on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are on guard to avoid being “strangled” by a France outfit that will go into Saturday’s Test on an 11-game unbeaten run.
Damian Willemse will benefit from a more focused and structured Springbok game plan in a redemptive performance at flyhalf against France on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.
Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.
Jacques Nienaber has confirmed that Cheslin Kolbe will be the primary goalkicker for the Springboks when they take on France in Marseille on Saturday.
Gio Aplon announced himself to the world when he starred with his first Test tries against France at Newlands in 2010.