De Villiers: Boks tried to copy All Blacks
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the national team is guilty of moving away from its traditional strengths.
Analysis: All Blacks’ multi-threat attack
Ahead of Saturday’s clash between the All Blacks and Boks, CRAIG LEWIS looks at how New Zealand mix forwards and backs to lethal effect on attack.
Back three a big concern for Boks
The Springboks will head into a Test against the best kick-chase side in the world with an unestablished and ill-equipped back three, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Boks will play to their strengths’
Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says the Springbok forwards are relishing the chance to test themselves against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.
Stransky: Boks need to be clinical
Joel Stransky says the Springboks must take every scoring opportunity they get against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Rugby Champs Play of Week
Jack Goodhue finished off a great counter-attacking team try for the All Blacks against Argentina.
Rassie: Botched lineout Siya’s fault
Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi, and not Bongi Mbonambi, was responsible for the lineout overthrow that led to a crucial try for the Wallabies in Brisbane.
‘Etzebeth a massive mountain of a man’
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has talked up Springbok second rowers Eben Etzebeth and Franco Mostert ahead of their clash in Wellington on Saturday.
Barrett: Jantjies a very skilful player
All Blacks No 10 Beauden Barrett says the Springboks have two good flyhalf options in Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard.
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.
