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Willie le Roux of South Africa during the 2022 Castle Lager Incoming Series match between South Africa and Wales at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 02 July 2022 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Poll: Willie to wing it for Boks?

Kurt-Lee Arendse’s four-week suspension leaves a vacancy at right wing for the Springboks – who would you pick to fill it against the All Blacks on Saturday?

epa09486974 Duane Vermeulen of the Springboks (front) is tackled by Hoskins Sotutu of the All Blacks during the Rugby Championship Round 5 match between New Zealand's All Blacks and South Africa's Springboks at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 25 September 2021. EPA/DARREN ENGLAND AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Boks to unleash Duane on All Blacks

Assistant coach Deon Davids has confirmed that fit-again Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is in contention to face the All Blacks at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Classy Lukhanyo the giant among Bok backs

Malcolm Marx was red-hot in a Springbok pack that demolished the All Blacks on Saturday, but it was the calm and composure from Lukhanyo Am that turned the dominance into a big win.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 04: Springboks fans watch the Third Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Ellis Park Stadium on July 4, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Smit: All Blacks heading for ‘hell on earth’

In an excerpt from his autobiography, former Springbok captain John Smit describes what will be awaiting the All Blacks when they head to Johannesburg for a rematch at Ellis Park.

Should Marx or Mbonambi start for Boks?

Supersport pundits Swys de Bruin, Robbi Kempson and Jonathan Mokuena debate which of the two Springbok hookers is more impactful as a starter and off the bench.

ICYMI: Player buzz

Catch up on what rugby players and teams shared on social media over the weekend. ? ?

All Blacks hungry for payback

All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho is desperate to taste victory over the Springboks when the old foes battle again at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Arendse banned for Boks’ Rugby Championship tour

Kurt-Lee Arendse will miss the Springboks’ trips to Australia and Argentina in the Rugby Championship after being handed a four-week ban for his red card in the win over the All Blacks at Mbombela on Saturday.

Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - South Africa v New Zealand - Mbombela Stadium, Mbombela, South Africa - August 6, 2022 New Zealand's Samisoni Taukei'aho in action with South Africa's Malcolm Marx

Fans give Malcolm full Marx for Mbombela mauling

SARugbymag.co.za readers have had their say and voted Malcolm Marx as the standout Springbok in the sensational victory over the All Blacks on Saturday.

Duane back, Kriel or Gelant to wing it

Veteran Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen is understood to be available to face the All Blacks on Saturday, with Jacques Nienaber left considering his replacements for the injured Kurt-Lee Arendse.