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Boks face test of mettle

Brains will be more important than brawn when the Springboks host Ireland in a potentially series-deciding clash at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks face test of mettle

Brains will be more important than brawn when the Springboks host Ireland in a potentially series-deciding clash at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Jantjies: Decision-making key for Boks

Elton Jantjies says the Springboks need to earn the right to go wide in Saturday’s second Test against Ireland, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

‘Elton must run the ship’

Allister Coetzee has called for Elton Jantjies to implement accurate game management during Saturday’s second Test against Ireland at Ellis Park. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Johannesburg.

Boks face financial punishment

Allister Coetzee has revealed that there is a fines system in place at the Springboks that will affect ill-disciplined players. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Johannesburg.

Boks make five changes

Pieter-Steph du Toit will start at No 5 lock for the Springboks against Ireland at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Combrinck to boost Boks

Ruan Combrinck is set to make his Test debut off the bench against Ireland at Ellis Park on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Irish anticipate defensive test

Ireland are determined to produce another abrasive defensive performance in anticipation of tackling a smarting Springbok side this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Johannesburg.