Franco Smith on overseas-based Boks
The Springbok assistant coach talks about the phasing in of the overseas-based players.
The Springbok assistant coach talks about the phasing in of the overseas-based players.
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has lauded the attitude of the players who attended a three-day training camp in Johannesburg.
Franco Smith is confident that he can meet the challenge of having a dual coaching role with both the Boks and Cheetahs.
CRAIG LEWIS picks a form South African XV based on performances in round two of Super Rugby.
SA Rugby has announced that only overseas-based Springboks with more than 30 Test caps will be eligible for national selection as of 1 July.
Ryan Vrede questions Franco Smith's appointment as a Springbok assistant coach and says the Kings must be left to fend for themselves.
Jake White has reiterated his desire to coach at international level again, but conceded that any opportunity to take on a role with the Springboks is no longer there.
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Seabelo Senatla and fit-again Springboks Handré Pollard, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe and Jaco Kriel have all been included in an extended Springbok training squad.