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Kriel set to start at 13

Jesse Kriel is likely to start at outside centre and Warren Whiteley at No 8 when the Springboks tackle the World XV at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.

‘Whiteley could be Bok revelation’

Five former players and a coach on whether the Boks can win the World Cup without Duane Vermeulen and who should start at No 8 in the Rugby Championship.

Bok backs aim to soar

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says the Boks need to improve their kick, chase and aerial game in the lead-up to the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Burger is next best No 8

Duane Vermeulen’s injury should force Heyneke Meyer to give Schalk Burger an extended run at No 8 over the next five games, writes JON CARDINELLI.

JJ eager for Bok return

Vodacom Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht hasn't given up on a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Duane out for 10 weeks

Duane Vermeulen won’t be back for the Springboks until their opening World Cup match against Japan. JON CARDINELLI reports.