Coenie relishing being back with Boks
Coenie Oosthuizen says being dropped from the Springbok squad last year was a low point in his life.
Coenie Oosthuizen says being dropped from the Springbok squad last year was a low point in his life.
Francois Hougaard looks set to replace Ross Cronjé and start his first Test at scrumhalf in nearly three years, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
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.
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.
Former Bok coach Jake White says Brendan Venter and Warren Whiteley have transformed the spirit within the national squad.
Springbok great Bryan Habana remains optimistic of a Test recall despite being left out of the squad for the three-game series against France.
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.
Allister Coetzee looks ahead to the third Test against France at Ellis Park.
Springbok centre Jesse Kriel has recovered from a concussion and should be available for the third Test against France. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.
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.