Hansen slams trial by social media
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen disapproves of the trial-by-social-media notion after claims that match officials missed incidents of foul play in the victory over the Springboks.
Foster sidesteps claims for Read citing
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster has avoided commenting on a controversial incident involving captain Kieran Read in their 23-13 victory over the Springboks on Saturday.
PSDT: ‘Positional shift was difficult in beginning’
Rassie Erasmus and Pieter-Steph du Toit analyse the Springbok player’s remarkable transition from lock to blindside flank.
Watch: Boks look ahead to WC opener
Hear what Mzwandile Stick, Steven Kitshoff and Pieter-Steph du Toit had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks.
Breaking down the Boks’ loose forwards
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Schickerling: Lock is still my best position
Western Province lock JD Schickerling is content to play where the team requires him, but is not considering transitioning to the flank permanently.
Du Toit’s flank success no fluke
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recent success as a Springbok flank makes sense when looking at his schoolboy rugby years, writes DYLAN JACK.
Closer look: Du Toit’s turn of pace
Has Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit added an extra yard of pace to his already considerable all-round attributes? CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.
Head to head: Who should lead Boks?
MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate the best Springbok captaincy options for the Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Springboks to mix and match
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is mindful of ensuring that each player in the squad gets enough game time in the Rugby Championship before their World Cup campaign.
