Back row boasts World Cup flavour
A convincing performance against the Wallabies will strengthen Schalk Burger and Marcell Coetzee’s claims for World Cup selection, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Giteau will get Wallabies backs going’
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer believes recalled Wallabies utility back Matt Giteau could be a talismanic figure for the Australian side. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Burger starts for Boks
Schalk Burger has replaced Warren Whiteley at eighthman for the Springboks' match against the Wallabies in Brisbane.
‘Pollard must stay at flyhalf’
Six former Springboks on who should start at 10, 12, and 13 against the Wallabies this Saturday, and at the World Cup.
All Boks fit for Brisbane clash
All 31 players in the Springbok squad are available for selection for their Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.
Owens gets Bok Test
Wales' Nigel Owens will referee the Rugby Championship match between the Springboks and Wallabies in Brisbane.
Acid test for Bok midfield
Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel will face a sterner and ultimately more significant test of their abilities when they front the Wallabies in Brisbane. JON CARDINELLI reports.
‘Big step up required’
Heyneke Meyer says the Boks will have to ‘hit the ground running’ after arriving in Brisbane late on Monday, Australian time.
Boks to face Pumas in Buenos Aires
The Springboks will play Argentina at the Vélez Sarsfield stadium in Buenos Aires on 15 August.
De Villiers to play 40 minutes
The plan is for Jean de Villiers to play at least 40 minutes of Western Province’s Currie Cup warm-up game against the Pumas this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
