Strauss to retain captaincy

Adriaan Strauss will lead the Springboks for the rest of the 2016 season, reports JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.

Boks grind out series win

The Springboks withstood a late Ireland assault to win 19-13 on Saturday and claim a 2-1 series victory, reports JON CARDINELLI at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Dogged defence boosted Boks

CRAIG LEWIS says traditional Test rugby strengths enabled the Boks to come away with a hard-fought 19-13 win over Ireland on Saturday, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.

Tour Tales – Port Elizabeth

JON CARDINELLI reflects on an accidental township tour, an irrepressible journo, and a showdown with a Cape buffalo.

Strauss embraces decider pressure

Adriaan Strauss believes a relatively young and inexperienced Springbok side will overcome the pressure in the series decider against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.

Kitshoff ready to rumble

Steven Kitshoff believes his experiences in France will stand him in good stead during Saturday’s third Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Eight Springbok stats and facts

For Saturday's third Test against Ireland at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Boks must squeeze Ireland

The Springboks’ game management will be under scrutiny once again in the third and decisive Test against Ireland, writes JON CARDINELLI in Port Elizabeth.

Ruan’s boot wins the day

Allister Coetzee says Ruan Combrinck's selection for Saturday’s third Test against Ireland is a tactical one primarily to make use of his right-footed kicking game, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.

Kriel: I have to deliver

Jaco Kriel is determined to inject ‘pace and energy’ into the Springboks’ game should he come off the bench in Saturday’s third Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.