Eight Habana stats and facts
Bryan Habana will become the fourth Springbok to play 100 Tests for South Africa when the Boks face Australia in Perth on Saturday.
Boks aim to sort out scrum
The Springboks will focus on the technical aspects of scrumming over the next couple of days, according to forwards coach Johann van Graan.
Boks to target Wallabies lineout
Springbok assistant coach John McFarland says they will use the lineout in a bid to gain the ascendancy against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
Who should start at hooker for the Springboks in Perth?
Strauss to start against Wallabies
Adriaan Strauss is expected to replace Bismarck du Plessis at hooker when the Springboks tackle the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
Matfield: Boks will fix scrum
Victor Matfield says the Springboks will get their scrum right on the training field ahead of their match against the Wallabies in Perth next Saturday.
Whiteley back with Boks
Willem Alberts has been ruled out of the Springboks’ tour to Australia and New Zealand and will be replaced in the 30-man squad by Warren Whiteley.
Toulon call on Smith
Juan Smith is likely to feature for Toulon against Racing Métro in the French Top 14 this weekend.
Should Saru allow top Boks to take overseas sabbaticals?
Returning heavies to lend Boks clout
Victor Matfield and Willem Alberts will make a marked difference to the Springboks’ forward play in Australia and New Zealand, writes JON CARDINELLI.
