Faf, Damian to battle Blacks
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and inside centre Damian de Allende will start against the All Blacks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk and inside centre Damian de Allende will start against the All Blacks at Kings Park on Saturday.
TJ Perenara will start for the All Blacks in place of disgraced scrumhalf Aaron Smith against the Boks in Durban on Saturday.
Star All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith has been suspended for misconduct and will not face the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Jesse Kriel’s ongoing struggle with a groin injury may force a reshuffle in midfield with Damian de Allende starting at No 12 and Juan de Jongh moving to 13, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
The Springboks’ lack of options on the wing could be exposed as a result of injuries to Bryan Habana and Jesse Kriel, and the unavailability of Lwazi Mvovo, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
The All Blacks’ aggressive press defence is just as much of a threat as their much-vaunted attack, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
The Springboks could be put to the sword when a rampant All Blacks side goes looking for a more ruthless performance on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Piet van Zyl has been called up as an injury replacement for Rudy Paige, who has been ruled out of this Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Durban.
Francois Louw says the Springboks can’t afford to have a defeatist mind-set ahead of Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks at Kings Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
The Springboks have moved to third in the World Rugby rankings following their 18-10 win over Australia in Pretoria on Saturday.