Brits can boost Boks

The Europe-based Springboks will be influential in the lead-up to the World Cup, and at the tournament itself, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Alberts ready to rumble

Willem Alberts is confident he’ll be in top shape by the time the Boks kick off their World Cup campaign against Japan on 19 September, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks back for Blue Bulls

Marcel van der Merwe and Jan Serfontein will return to the Vodacom Blue Bulls’ match-day squad for Friday’s game against the Free State Cheetahs at Loftus.

Oupa on Cheetahs bench

The Free State Cheetahs have made a solitary change to their starting lineup for Friday’s Currie Cup clash against the Vodacom Blue Bulls at Loftus.

Du Toit all for move to tighthead

Sharks front-rower Thomas du Toit says he is loving the challenge of playing at tighthead prop, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Flip off to France

Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe has been granted an early release from his contract at the Vodacom Blue Bulls.

Etzebeth in injury scare

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth sat out training after he suffered a calf injury in Durban on Monday.

Unlucky Bok XV

JON CARDINELLI looks at the players who narrowly missed the World Cup cut and may yet contribute to the Springboks' campaign in the event of injury.