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‘Strauss was right call’

Allister Coetzee has insisted that even in hindsight he would have appointed Adriaan Strauss to captain the Springboks in 2016.

Hurting Habana opens up

The Springboks' struggles this year have represented the lowest point in Bryan Habana's 124-Test career.

Bok coach remains defiant

Allister Coetzee has reiterated that he will not walk away from the Bok coaching job, but has conceded that he made mistakes during his first year at the helm.

Boks plunge to new depths

South Africa will finish the 2016 season in sixth position in the World Rugby rankings after suffering eight defeats in 12 Tests this year.

Coetzee: Overseas Boks unfit

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has called for the better management of South African players based at overseas clubs.

Bok captain to speak up

Outgoing Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss says he will be 'ruthless with the truth' when the time comes to speak out about the issues facing South African rugby.

Coetzee keen to keep Bok job

Bok coach Allister Coetzee is adamant that he wants to remain in the job, but has conceded that he would be willing to resign if there is no improvement next year.

Clueless Boks crash and burn

Allister Coetzee’s Springboks went down 27-13 to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday and ended their 2016 season with the worst South African win record in the professional era. JON CARDINELLI reports.