Boks on red alert for Les Bleus’ Dupont

Faf de Klerk is relying on the Bok pack to help him contain world-class France halfback Antoine Dupont in Saturday’s Test.

Kurt-Lee: Boks to make France heavies puff

Kurt-Lee Arendse is part of a deadly Springbok back three primed to put the French pack on a treadmill in Marseille on Saturday.

Kitshoff eyes ‘memorable’ end to Stormers career

Steven Kitshoff will continue playing for the DHL Stormers for the rest of the 2022-23 season before heading to Ireland to join Ulster.

Bok icon tells AWJ to call it a day

One of Springbok rugby’s all-time greats reckons it’s time that record Test centurion and Wales legend Alun Wyn Jones retires.

Libbok given licence to thrill as debut awaits

Manie Libbok could make his Test debut at a crucial period of the match against France on Saturday and the Springboks will allow him to play his natural game if he is called on.

Boks wary of France’s anaconda trap

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks are on guard to avoid being “strangled” by a France outfit that will go into Saturday’s Test on an 11-game unbeaten run.

Is Duane still SA’s best No 8?

Duane Vermeulen has been rated as one of the standout players in his position this year, despite having taken a backseat for the world champion Springboks.

Bulls bid farewell to key player

Despite Jake White’s best efforts, the Vodacom Bulls have failed to convince a key lock to turn down an overseas move and extend his stay with the franchise.

Willemse to bounce back, roast Roosters

Damian Willemse will benefit from a more focused and structured Springbok game plan in a redemptive performance at flyhalf against France on Saturday, writes DYLAN JACK.

Kriel: Boks can all learn from Willie

Jesse Kriel and Jacques Nienaber have highlighted the importance of Willie le Roux’s communication and ability to “see space” as a driver in the Springboks’ attacking game plan.