Moerat to cherish ’emotional’ Bok debut
Salmaan Moerat had a lump in his throat when asked about adding to his family’s Springbok legacy in making his Test debut against Wales in Pretoria on Saturday.
Wales to bench AWJ?
Wales may put Test rugby’s most capped player on the bench when Wayne Pivac names his team on Thursday for the first Test match of the series against the Springboks.
Watch: Duane dazzles Dragons
The Springboks will miss magical passes like this from the injured Duane Vermeulen against Wales, the No 8 setting up skipper Fourie du Preez for the winning try at the 2015 World Cup.
Wales won’t show Boks ‘too much respect’
Hooker Ryan Elias says Wales are fired up to dominate a formidable Springbok pack when the two sides clash at “hostile” Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Nienaber backs versatility for ‘hard grind’
Jacques Nienaber says the makeshift of the Springbok match-day 23 to face Wales on Saturday in Pretoria was determined by the overlapping skill set of his squad.
Jantjies, Willemse start in new-look Bok lineup
Elton Jantjies and Damian Willemse start at flyhalf and fullback in an overhauled Springbok team to kick off the 2022 season against Wales at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Wales ready for ‘aerial battle’ with Boks
Wales plan to change tack for a likely dogfight in the skies against the Springboks when the two sides clash in the upcoming Test series.
Nche wary of Wales scrum
Springbok prop Ox Nche insists the team will not underestimate Wales as they started their preparations for the opening Test at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
Springboks looking to slay the Dragons
A 3-0 series win over Wales is crucial for the Springboks in terms of the rest of their 2022 Test season and preparation for the 2023 World Cup.
Rewind: Springboks vs Wales
The season begins for the Springboks on Saturday when they charge into battle against Wales at Loftus Versfeld, here’s a look back at some of the memorable matches between the two great rugby nations.
