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Hougie back in hot seat

Francois Hougaard looks set to replace Ross Cronjé and start his first Test at scrumhalf in nearly three years, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Cronjé blow for Springboks

Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé has been ruled out of the third and final Test against France in Johannesburg this Saturday due to delayed concussion symptoms.

‘Last year’s lessons priceless’

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot maintains that the group learned a lot during an unsuccessful 2016 season and are better for those failings today. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Pressure eases on Boks

The mood in the camp has lightened significantly now that the Springboks have taken an unassailable lead in the three-Test series against France, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Kriel set for Bok return

Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has recovered from a concussion and should be available for the third Test against France. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.

Opportunity knocks for Du Preez

Flanker Jean-Luc du Preez must be the favourite to start at No 7 now that Oupa Mohoje has been ruled out of the third Test due to concussion, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.