Bok back-row balance in spotlight
Rassie Erasmus may load his Springbok back row with fetchers ahead of the fierce breakdown contest against Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Rassie Erasmus may load his Springbok back row with fetchers ahead of the fierce breakdown contest against Argentina, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Rumours that Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux may return to their respective English clubs during the Rugby Championship have highlighted the lack of depth in the Springbok backline, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The Springboks will need to be mentally prepared for their Rugby Championship matches in Australia and New Zealand, writes JOHN PLUMTREE.
Four wins – including a rare victory in Australasia – would mark the Springboks’ 2018 Rugby Championship campaign as exceptional, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Former All Blacks lock Chris Jack says that he may have dislocated referee David McHugh’s shoulder during the infamous incident in 2002 involving Springbok fan Piet van Zyl.
Sanzaar is considering a Rugby Championship schedule change in 2021 that may benefit the Springboks.
The Springboks expect Willie le Roux to be available for all of their Rugby Championship games, but will manage his game time. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes the time is right to have a closer look at Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Damian Willemse will receive game time at fullback in the Rugby Championship, while the out-of-form Elton Jantjies will remain the Springboks’ second-choice flyhalf. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.