‘I must play my natural game’
Warren Whiteley says he is a different player to Duane Vermeulen and will just focus on playing his natural game against the World XV on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Five Springbok stats and facts
For the match against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.
Flip still considering Bok future
Flip van der Merwe has suggested he would be willing to reopen communication lines in order to clarify his Springbok availability. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Vermeulen positive after surgery
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen successfully underwent neck surgery in Durban on Wednesday.
Kriel’s chance to shine
The Springbok pack will lay the platform for an inexperienced backline to fire in the match against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Matfield still one of the best’
Former All Black Ali Williams still regards Victor Matfield as one of the world's best locks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Jesse can be SA’s best 13’
Heyneke Meyer says the electric Jesse Kriel will have a couple of games to prove his worth at No 13 in the buildup to the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Alberts in race against time
The Springboks’ loose forward situation has been complicated by Willem Alberts’ injury situation, which is more serious than first thought. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Koch wants World Cup spot
Vincent Koch has vowed to work himself to a standstill in order to secure a place in the Springboks' World Cup squad later this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Whiteley gets Bok No 8 jersey
Warren Whiteley will start at eighthman for the Springboks against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.
