Strauss: Boks must control tempo
Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss has highlighted the threat of Argentina at the scrums and breakdowns ahead of the Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Goosen brings ‘Barrett’ X factor
Allister Coetzee has drawn similarities between the versatility and ability of Springbok returnee Johan Goosen and All Blacks star Beauden Barrett, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Bok defence on trial
The pressure is on the Springbok loose forwards to make a physical statement against Argentina on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Boks brace for ‘dogfight’
New Springbok vice-captain Bryan Habana has instructed his less experienced teammates to adopt a ‘dogfight mentality’ ahead of a bruising battle against Argentina, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Koch ready for redemption
Vincent Koch says the struggles he endured at scrum time in his last Springbok Test against Argentina served to make him a mentally stronger player, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Big test for new Bok back row
Warren Whiteley believes there is a strong balance to the Springbok loose trio that will front up to Argentina this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Goosen starts for Boks
Johan Goosen has been selected at fullback for the Springboks' opening Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Nelspruit.
Habana can surpass Campese
Springbok winger Bryan Habana needs one more try to claim the tier-one Test record for himself, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Hoskins: Time for fresh blood
Oregan Hoskins tells CRAIG LEWIS a combination of factors led to his decision to step down as president of SA Rugby.
Bok lifeline for De Jongh
Nearly four years after last playing for the Boks, Juan de Jongh is set to receive an opportunity to revive his Test career, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
