Coetzee must back bruisers

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee needs to back players and combinations that can stand up to the physicality and mongrel of England at Twickenham, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Ireland close in on Boks

Ireland have broken into the top five of the World Rugby rankings following their 40-29 win over the All Blacks, and are just 1.18 rankings points behind the fourth-placed Boks.

‘Boks clutching at straws’

What the English newspapers are saying ahead of the Test between England and South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.

Rohan to replace Jesse

Jesse Kriel will return to South Africa after he suffered a leg injury against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with his place in the squad to be taken by Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

‘Only one possible result at Twickers’

What the English newspapers are saying ahead of next Saturday’s Test between England and South Africa at Twickenham.

Wembley stars may stay on

Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Jamba Ulengo may yet feature against England, Italy and Wales, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Coetzee’s breakdown blues

Allister Coetzee has slammed the Springboks’ poor ball retention and high turnover rate in the wake of the draw with the Barbarians, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.

Bok midfield showed promise

Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Francois Venter impressed for the Springboks against the Barbarians at Wembley on Saturday.

Rohan spares Bok blushes

Rohan Janse van Rensburg scored a late try to help the Springboks salvage a 31-31 draw against the Barbarians on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Wembley.

Boks kick on for attacking shift

Pat Lambie says that the drive to improve the kicking game should boost the Springbok attack on the four-game tour of Europe, reports JON CARDINELLI in London.