Proudfoot: Players are hurting
Matt Proudfoot talks about the mood in the Bok camp after the defeat by the All Blacks, while Bongi Mbonambi says that Trevor Nyakane will be missed.
‘Destructive’ Du Toit will fill Nyakane gap
The departing Trevor Nyakane will be missed but the Springboks have a fine swing-prop alternative in Thomas du Toit. JON CARDINELLI in Nagoya reports.
Proudfoot defends SA rugby image
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot hopes that South African rugby will be associated with performances on the pitch rather than the recent doping-related suspensions. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.
‘Boks not looking beyond first game’
Hear what Damian de Allende, Matt Proudfoot and Frans Malherbe had to say in the lead-up to the Springboks’ highly anticipated World Cup opener against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Boks expect All Blacks attacking evolution
Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says they are anticipating something new from the All Blacks attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday.
‘Rassie is extremely thorough’
Stand-in captain Schalk Brits believes that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is the most meticulous coach that he has played under.
‘Competition for Bok positions is incredible’
Matthew Proudfoot says Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ honest approach has created a healthy sense of competition in the squad.
Proudfoot: Wellington win won’t matter on Saturday
Springboks assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the squad will not be reading too much into their victory over the All Blacks in Wellington last year ahead of their rematch on Saturday.
Watch: Springboks update (Afrikaans)
Bok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot gives an update on the squad ahead of South Africa’s Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies.
Watch: Springboks press conference (English)
Bok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot gives an update on the squad ahead of South Africa’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.
