Ominous omen shadows Bok trip to Italy
When the Springboks face Italy on Saturday, it will be six years to the day they fell to a humiliating first loss against the Azzurri.
Willemse: Boks heading in the right direction
Damian Willemse said the Springboks will benefit from experiencing a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year’s Rugby World Cup despite the loss to France.
Are Bok coaches on free ticket to World Cup?
Under Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, the Springboks have a 46% win rate against top-tier opponents. MARK KEOHANE can’t understand why Bok fans don’t seem to have a problem with it.
France snatch controversial win from brave Boks
France scored a controversial try in the 74th minute to snatch a nail-biting victory over the Springboks in a Test where both teams saw red in Marseille on Saturday night.
Bok icon backs France over ‘wounded’ SA
Gurthro Steenkamp believes the more prepared France will have that “extra edge” when the Springboks and Les Bleus clash in Marseille on Saturday.
LIVE: Les Bleus vs Springboks
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LIVE: Wales vs Argentina
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Siya: Boks behind Kolbe as kicker
Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus have both thrown their full support behind Cheslin Kolbe as the winger prepares to take the mantel as first-choice goal kicker against France on Saturday.
Wiese out, Kwagga to tackle Les Bleus
Kwagga Smith will start for the Springboks against France after Jasper Wiese failed to recover from a concussion in time to play in Marseille on Saturday.
Stick: SA A failed to launch against Munster
Mzwandile Stick and captain Thomas du Toit were bitterly disappointed after South Africa A were convincingly beaten by Munster in Cork on Thursday night.
