‘Boks will never lose aura’
Allister Coetzee believes the Springboks will never lose their aura or their standing in world rugby.
Tour torture to floor Boks
A depleted and embattled Springbok side will struggle to succeed in Europe and finish 2016 with a win record in excess of 50%, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Lambie to lead Boks
Patrick Lambie will captain the Boks in their international match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London this Saturday.
Smit to step up for Boks
The Boks will have the limited option of having to turn to inexperienced Roelof Smit, Jean-Luc du Preez or Nizaam Carr to fill in at openside flank on their end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Five Saffas join BaaBaas
Akker van der Merwe, Kwagga Smith, Ruan Ackermann, Robert du Preez, and Schalk van der Merwe have been included in the Barbarians squad to face the Springboks on 5 November.
Aussie quartet to front Boks
Australia’s Sam Carter, Luke Morahan, Paddy Ryan and Toby Smith will link up with the Barbarians ahead of the clash with the Springboks on 5 November.
Boks lose Jaco, Jannie
Jaco Kriel has been ruled out of the Springboks' end-of-year tour after sustaining a knee injury in Japan, while Jannie du Plessis has been withdrawn from the squad.
Alexander outlines SA rugby plans
Mark Alexander was elected unopposed as the new president of SA Rugby on Thursday, while Francois Davids – a serving member of the executive council – will be his deputy.
Smith to hone Boks’ kicking
Franco Smith has been tasked to help the Springboks with their kicking skills.
Boks face race against time
The Springboks will have minimal time to settle and prepare when their overseas-based stars join them ahead of the Test against England, says assistant coach Johann van Graan.
