Ndungane: Kolbe should have started
Former Springbok wing Akona Ndungane says he would have given Cheslin Kolbe the No 14 jersey for Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington. DYLAN JACK reports.
SA Rugby president backs Rassie
Mark Alexander says Rassie Erasmus will take the Springboks to the 2019 World Cup.
All Blacks assistant expects ‘brutal’ Boks
Ian Foster insists the All Blacks will not underestimate the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.
Boks rally behind Rassie
Damian de Allende and Matt Proudfoot insist head coach Rassie Erasmus has the full support of the entire Springbok set-up.
Erasmus: My contract means nothing
Coach Rassie Erasmus says his future depends on the Springboks getting a result from Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Mapimpi blow for Boks
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has flown home after injuring his knee in the Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.
Rassie: Bongi was struggling
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says hooker Bongi Mbonambi was substituted before half-time against the Wallabies because he had emptied the tank.
Bok coach explains team changes
Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.
Krige: Van Staden should start for Boks
Former Springbok captain Corné Krige says Rassie Erasmus must pick a fetcher to counter the threat of Wallabies flanks David Pocock and Michael Hooper. DYLAN JACK reports.
Paulse: There will be ups and downs
Breyton Paulse says inconsistent performances should be expected from Springboks as Rassie Erasmus tests combinations. DYLAN JACK reports.
