Eddie plans to diffuse Bok ‘Bomb Squad’
Eddie Jones will reportedly shuffle England’s front row in order to ensure they cope with the power of the Springbok forwards in the clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
Rassie’s got to play the game
Rassie Erasmus needs to show some political nous, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Nienaber vows Boks focus amid Rassie row
Jacques Nienaber has insisted Rassie Erasmus’s latest ban will have no effect when the Springboks face England at Twickenham on Saturday, adding “all the facts” have yet to be made public.
Bok coach fires back at gameplan critics
Jacques Nienaber launched an impassioned defence of the Springboks’ gameplan when questioned about the team’s attack ahead of the Test against England on Saturday.
Nienaber: Willemse ‘settling’ at flyhalf
Jacques Nienaber admits it was tempting to hand Manie Libbok a first Test start against England on Saturday, but that he opted to continue investing in Damian Willemse’s development at flyhalf.
Blommetjies ‘wiser’ for Bok mistake
The rise of Manie Libbok to the Springbok squad has inspired DHL Stormers teammate Clayton Blommetjies to walk back his comments about playing for South Africa.
Roos gets Bok start, De Allende fit
Evan Roos will make just his second Test start for the Springboks in the final match of the year against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
Smit: Rassie making Boks ‘easy to dislike’
Former skipper John Smit believes that Rassie Erasmus’ recent social media antics have created a negative opinion regarding the Springboks.
Show us the Manie, say fans
SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and would like to see Manie Libbok given a first Test start against England after his bright cameos for the Springboks as a substitute.
De Allende scare for Boks
The Springboks suffered an injury scare on Monday when Damian de Allende was reportedly forced out of a training session.
