Du Preez blow for Boks
Jean-Luc du Preez is set to miss the Springboks’ end-of-year tour after sustaining an ankle injury in Saturday’s Currie Cup final. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Durban.
Louw committed to Bok cause
Springbok flank Francois Louw is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week for just R29.90.
Bok glory – 10 years on
The Springboks’ second World Cup win was four years in the making, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Halfbacks hurting Bok cause
The Springboks will challenge the All Blacks at the 2019 World Cup if they persist with a traditional approach that is enhanced by a tactically astute halfback pairing, writes JON CARDINELLI. The Boks nearly beat the All Blacks at Newlands this past Saturday. To be at the ground in the final 10 minutes of the contest was to experience Test rugby… Read more →
Boks embracing proactive approach
The Springboks’ varied approach in the final two Rugby Championship Tests speaks to a tactical evolution that does provide cause for encouragement, writes CRAIG LEWIS. There was something brutal, but beautiful about the manner in which the Boks regularly manhandled the All Blacks on Saturday. To be at the ground was to appreciate the sheer physicality that the Boks brought to… Read more →
Bok defence was much better
The Springboks did not allow the All Blacks to play their best game at Newlands, writes JOHN PLUMTREE. The All Blacks said they expected a tough contest against the Springboks at Newlands and that proved to be the case. Most rugby folk in New Zealand were pleased to see that after the All Blacks’ 57-0 win in Albany. The world champions… Read more →
‘Springboks are back’
Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby.
‘Boks exorcised Albany demons’
Gary Gold says the Springboks’ performance against the All Blacks at Newlands proved that their 57-0 loss in Albany was just a blip.
‘Eben dragging Boks back to top’
Former England coach Clive Woodward has singled out captain Eben Etzebeth for his leading role in the Springboks’ resurgence against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
‘Kwagga can do well for Boks’
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell believes Blitzboks and Lions star Kwagga Smith possesses the work ethic and attributes to also make it the highest level in the 15-man game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
