Four Boks in ‘World XV’
The Springboks’ series triumph over Wales has earned four of the world champions’ standout players spots in a star-studded lineup.
Jake: Bok gameplan is too predictable
Jake White says the Springboks have become “too rigid” in how they play, with the world champions then running the risk of being found out by “the No 1 team in the world”, France.
ICYMI: Player buzz
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Watch: Pollard cracker finds Faf
Handre Pollard was flawless from the tee in the decisive Test against Wales in Cape Town, and it’s no wonder considering how the Springbok sharpshooter was picking out Faf de Klerk in the warm-ups.
Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must man up to unimaginative Boks
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Springboks will open the door for the All Blacks to beat the world champions if they look to replicate Ireland’s gameplan.
Rassie: Boks have ‘roadmaps’ for rookies
During a debrief after the Test series against Wales, Rassie Erasmus said the Springboks who made their debuts in the loss in Bloemfontein will have a better idea of where they are ranked and can work their way up from there.
Eben shines as Bok MVP in 100th Test
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Eben Etzebeth as the standout Springbok on Saturday after a Man of the Match performance in his 100th Test match against Wales.
Boks the best in southern hemisphere
As the winds of change sweep through the international game, the Springboks are still the highest-placed Test-playing nation this side of the equator.
All Blacks star ruled out for Bok Tests
The embattled All Blacks will have to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa next month without one of New Zealand’s most influential players.
Wales tell Eben what’s in store for his future
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has tipped “world class” Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth to remain a formidable figure for the world champions for many years to come.
