21 Springbok stats and facts
For the World Cup match against Scotland at St James' Park in Newcastle.
Lood to lash Scots
Lood de Jager will have a game-shaping role to play at the lineouts and collisions when the Springboks play Scotland this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.
Wentzel back at the helm
Marco Wentzel returns to the Sharks' starting XV and resumes the captaincy for Saturday's clash against Griquas in Kimberley.
Fourie will keep Boks on track
New captain Fourie du Preez will ensure that the Springboks keep heading in the right tactical direction, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.
Du Preez to skipper Boks
Fourie du Preez will lead the Springboks against Scotland at St James’ Park on Saturday.
Jean’s surgery a success
Jean de Villiers successfully underwent surgery on his broken jaw in Cape Town on Wednesday.
Bismarck must start for Boks
Heyneke Meyer has to back Bismarck du Plessis and indeed his best available match 23 for the crucial Pool B clash against Scotland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.
Milestone for Maku
Bandise Maku will play in his 50th Currie Cup match for the Vodacom Blue Bulls when they face the EP Kings at Loftus on Friday.
Oupa to face Pumas
Oupa Mohoje will return at blindside flank when the Free State Cheetahs take on the Pumas in Nelspruit this Saturday.
Vodacom Think Tank (Episode 34)
Tank Lanning and Zelim Nel analyse the Springboks' performance against Samoa and the lineup that could face Scotland.
