Launchbury in doubt for Bok Test
England lock Joe Launchbury is in doubt for the opening Test of the series against the Springboks in Johannesburg due to a calf problem.
Bok tactics may surprise England
Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Duane: Siya a special leader
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Boks face race for synergy
Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springbok combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Du Preez ‘feels guilty’ about blunder
Rassie Erasmus says Rob du Preez’s charged-down kick that led to Wales’ match-winning try in Washington wasn’t entirely his fault.
SA Rugby confirms Craven Week fixtures
The Golden Lions will begin the defence of their unofficial U18 Craven Week crown against Eastern Province.
Bismarck, Frans to miss first Test
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Erasmus: Boks had to split resources
Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Joubert hangs up whistle
South African referee Craig Joubert has retired after refereeing his 200th and final World Rugby Sevens Series match, at the London Sevens this past weekend.
Junior Boks lose Willemse, Du Plessis
Junior Boks flyhalf Damian Willemse has been ruled out for four to six weeks with a knee injury that he suffered in the win against Ireland.
