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‘Jean most comfortable at 12’

Heyneke Meyer says he wants to afford Jean de Villiers the opportunity to ‘lay down his marker as captain’ in his preferred position when the Springboks take on Japan.

Boks ready for rain or shine

The Springboks remain confident that they can adapt to whatever conditions they may encounter in their World Cup opener against Japan on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Strong competition at flyhalf’

Handré Pollard believes the different flyhalf strengths in the Bok squad will provide Heyneke Meyer with healthy options at the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Mvovo up for chase

Lwazi Mvovo is feeling quietly confident as he heads into his first World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.