Pollard hails ‘unbelievable’ talents
Handré Pollard is excited about a talented, new-look Bok backline that will be out to impress against England this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Erasmus: Boks can’t be conservative
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will never catch up to other leading teams in world rugby unless they are willing to keep trying new things, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
14 Springbok stats and facts
For the Springboks’ Test against England at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Isiekwe in, Launchbury out for England
Nick Isiekwe will start at No 5 lock for England against the Springboks at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Preview: Wallabies vs Ireland (1st Test)
Ireland will be targeting a first win against the Wallabies in Australia since 1979 when the teams meet in Brisbane on Saturday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
What Boks can expect from England
The Springboks can look to target England at the breakdown in what should be a fascinating three-Test series, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.
Watch: ‘Boring’ Boks rock
Ryan Vrede says tactical pragmatism is a Springbok strength.
Injuries force Ireland changes
The inclusion of South African hooker Rob Herring is one of six changes to Ireland’s starting lineup for Saturday’s opening Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
Wallabies back Reds rookies
Hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa and No 8 Caleb Tima will make their Test debuts after being named in the Wallabies’ starting lineup to face Ireland in Brisbane on Saturday.
Parra, Medard back for France
Morgan Parra will start at scrumhalf for France against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
