Seniors helped settle Bok nerves

Debutant wingers Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi have hailed the calming influence of the senior players when the Boks fell 24-3 behind against England in Saturday’s series-opening Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Carter: Keep the faith in Jones

Former All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter says England must continue to back coach Eddie Jones after their 42-39 defeat to the Springboks on Saturday.

McBeth blow for Junior Springboks

Junior Boks prop Nathan McBeth has been ruled out of their semi-final against England on Tuesday with a broken finger.

Blitzboks retain Sevens Series crown

The Blitzboks defeated England 24-14 in the Paris Sevens Cup final on Sunday to secure back-to-back World Rugby Sevens Series titles. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie trims Springbok squad

Curwin Bosch and Kwagga Smith are among the six players released from the Springbok squad to rejoin their Super Rugby franchises.

Blitzboks close in on Sevens Series title

Dewald Human scored a hat-trick as the Blitzboks beat New Zealand 24-12 in the semi-finals of the Paris Sevens on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Fiji loss boosts Blitzboks’ series hopes

Justin Geduld scored a try in the seventh minute of extra-time as the Blitzboks beat Spain 15-10 in the quarter-finals of the Paris Sevens to keep their hopes of clinching the Sevens Series title alive. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Rassie lauds Kolisi’s leadership

Rassie Erasmus says Siya Kolisi and the Springbok leadership group made a statement in the big comeback win against England on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Eddie: Faf was fantastic for Boks

England coach Eddie Jones says the Springboks’ ‘little buzzsaw’ Faf de Klerk had a big impact in Saturday’s Test at Ellis Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

Overseas Boks made their mark

Overseas-based players Faf de Klerk, Willie le Roux and Duane Vermeulen vindicated their selection in Saturday’s Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS at Ellis Park.