Naholo, Goodhue start for All Blacks
Waisake Naholo and Jack Goodhue have been named in the All Blacks starting XV for their opening Test against the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.
‘Boks striving for excellence’
Veteran flanker Francois Louw has hailed the leadership culture taking shape in the Springbok camp, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Folau: I won’t change anything
Fullback Israel Folau says he will not change his approach to the aerial battle ahead of the Wallabies’ match against the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Watch: Springbok press conference
What assistant coach Matt Proudfoot and loose forward Francois Louw had to say ahead of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.
Boks ‘excited’ by depth at hooker
Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says the competition building at hooker bodes well for the Boks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
New-look Bok back row taking shape
Francois Louw is excited by the prospect of resuming his back-row partnership with fellow flanker Siya Kolisi when the Boks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.
Sharks duo set for central Bok role
André Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am are set to start their first Test as a midfield combination when the Springboks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.
Eben ready to front Pumas
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth is the favourite to start against Argentina in the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports.
Trio may stay with Boks
Rassie Erasmus says that overseas-based players Francois Louw, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may remain with the Springboks if the team is hit by injuries or poor results, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Five Springboks to watch
CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
