New dad to start for familiar France in Bok Test
Centre Jonathan Danty has been named in an unchanged France starting XV to face the Boks on Saturday, despite missing training this week to be with his partner and newborn child.
Bok coach told ‘a blatant lie’
Appointing Cheslin Kolbe as the Springboks’ primary goal-kicker this week was a “cop out … based on a blatant lie” by coach Jacques Nienaber, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Throwback Thursday: Bongi snatches win in Paris
Take a look back at the last time the Springboks were in France, when Bongi Mbonambi sealed a famous second-half comeback with a try after the fulltime hooter.
Kurt-Lee: Boks to make France heavies puff
Kurt-Lee Arendse is part of a deadly Springbok back three primed to put the French pack on a treadmill in Marseille on Saturday.
Bok icon tells AWJ to call it a day
One of Springbok rugby’s all-time greats reckons it’s time that record Test centurion and Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones retires.
Boks wary of France’s anaconda trap
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are on guard to avoid being “strangled” by a France outfit that will go into Saturday’s Test on an 11-game unbeaten run.
Willemse to bounce back, roast Roosters
Damian Willemse will benefit from a more focused and structured Springbok game plan in a redemptive performance at flyhalf against France on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.
Kriel: Boks can all learn from Willie
Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.
Willie starts, Manie set for Bok debut
Manie Libbok is set to make his Test debut as the Springboks have rotated their lineup for the clash against France in Marseille on Saturday.
Rassie accused of ‘sociopathic obsession’
Rassie Erasmus’ latest social media post highlighting officiating discrepancies during the Test between the Springboks and Ireland has been heavily criticised in the UK media.
