New skipper for Sharks
Philip van der Walt will captain the Sharks against the Vodacom Blue Bulls on Friday.
Tactical shift a must for Boks
The Springboks must revert to a more pragmatic game plan if they hope to nullify Samoa and record their first win at the 2015 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Who should start at No 13 for the Springboks against Samoa?
Meyer’s big call at 13
The Springboks need Damian de Allende to start at No 12 in the crunch match against Samoa. Heyneke Meyer’s real poser is who to back at No 13, writes JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Boks defend backfiring game plan
Ricardo Loubscher says the Springboks’ issues are minor and that the team will aim to score more tries at this World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Boks slip to sixth in rankings
The Springboks have plummeted to sixth position in the World Rugby rankings following their 34-32 loss to Japan.
‘Samoa clash like a final’
Schalk Burger says the Springboks have to take the fight to Samoa in a must-win clash at Villa Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Duane fit for Samoa clash
Duane Vermeulen is available for selection while Willem Alberts could also make a timely return when the Springboks tackle Samoa on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Birmingham.
Hollenbach calls it quits
Golden Lions centre Alwyn Hollenbach announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect because of injury.
Bulls lose Smit
Vodacom Blue Bulls flank Roelof Smit has been ruled out of Friday's Currie Cup match against the Sharks at Kings Park.
