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Alberts needed to start

Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer has missed a trick with his decision to bench Willem Alberts, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Malherbe to start for Boks

Frans Malherbe will start at tighthead prop in one of just two changes to the Springbok team to face the USA at London's Olympic Stadium on Wednesday.

Meyer must ring changes

Battered stars should be rested and fringe players must receive a chance to shine when the Springboks tackle the USA on Wednesday, writes JON CARDINELLI in London.

Pollard steers Boks to big win

Handré Pollard kicked 19 points to guide the Springboks to a 34-16 win against Scotland in the crunch Pool B clash on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at St James’ Park.

Du Preez hails Pollard fightback

Handré Pollard has received plaudits from his coach and captain alike in the wake of a match-clinching kicking performance at St James’ Park, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Discipline an issue for Boks

The Springboks aren’t where they need to be regarding their breakdown performance and overall discipline, reports JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.

Lood to lash Scots

Lood de Jager will have a game-shaping role to play at the lineouts and collisions when the Springboks play Scotland this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Newcastle.