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Du Preez out for six months

The Springboks have been dealt a further blow with news that injured scrumhalf Fourie du Preez will be sidelined for the rest of the 2014 season.

Sharks to rest Springboks

Jake White has hinted that he may choose to rest some of his Springboks ahead of the Super Rugby play-offs.

Boks sweat on Du Preez

Fourie du Preez's participation in the Rugby Championship is in doubt after he suffered an ankle injury against Scotland.

Boks cut Scots to shreds

The Springboks scored eight tries in their 55-6 demolition of Scotland in Port Elizabeth on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Pollard needs pack to fire

A dominant showing by the Springbok forwards will allow Handré Pollard to mark his Test debut with a win against Scotland, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pollard to debut for Boks

Heyneke Meyer has selected Handré Pollard to start at flyhalf against Scotland in PE on Saturday, with six players of colour – including three black Africans – in the match-day squad.