Analysis: Boks must improve execution

CRAIG LEWIS analyses some missed opportunities that the Springboks must avoid in the two away Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.

Boks must make goal-kicking shift

Rassie Erasmus can’t afford to gamble on a solitary sharpshooter or ignore the fact that the Springboks’ goal-kicking woes run deep, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Wallabies bulk up for Bok clash

Fullback Israel Folau is one of four players to be recalled to the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for their Tests against the Springboks and Argentina.

Kolbe could get Bok fullback chance

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Cheslin Kolbe could get an opportunity to play at fullback.

Erasmus: I will help Bulls if need be

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says any involvement with the Bulls next year will be in line with his role as SA Rugby’s director of rugby.

‘Boks, Wallabies will be desperate’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are determined to put things right against the Wallabies in Brisbane next Saturday after their loss to Argentina.

Valke stun defending champions

A last-minute try gave the Valke a thrilling 56-52 win against the Griffons, while there were also wins for the SWD Eagles and Leopards in the Currie Cup First Division.

Munster blank Cheetahs

Munster began their Pro14 title challenge with a 38-0 bonus-point win against the Cheetahs in Limerick on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Dayimani double boosts Lions

Hacjivah Dayimani scored a brace as the Golden Lions claimed a 38-35 bonus-point win over the Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Sharks battle past Free State ‘B’

The Sharks were made to sweat for their 33-29 win against Free State’s second-stringers in Bloemfontein on Saturday, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.