Coetzee to bank on Lions

Allister Coetzee looks set to name a locally-based starting XV stacked with Lions players for the first Test against France. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.

Eben targets French heavies

Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks ‘can’t wait to climb into the French’ at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.

Duane out of Test series

Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the Springboks' three-Test series against France.

French connection to boost Boks

The input of Springbok players who have played club rugby in France will be crucial to the team's cause in the build-up to the three-Test series. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.

Boks must walk the talk

The Springboks’ new culture and appetite for physicality will be put to the test against an abrasive French team on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Jake: France are predictable

Jake White says the Springboks should know exactly what to expect from France at Loftus on Saturday.

Coetzee on French threat

Allister Coetzee says the Springboks will have to show France respect.

Injury blows for Boks

Duane Vermeulen, Damian de Allende and Lionel Mapoe have been ruled out of the first Test against France due to injury, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.

Niggles sideline Bok centres

Lionel Mapoe and Damian de Allende sat out the Springboks' field training sessions in Plettenberg Bay this week because of injury niggles.

Reinach: Why I accepted overseas deal

Cobus Reinach says his decision to join the Northampton Saints at the end of the year was not a case of choosing club over country, writes CRAIG LEWIS.