Hodge starts as Wallabies change six for Boks
Reece Hodge has been recalled to start at fullback for the Wallabies and deal with an expected aerial assault from world champions South Africa in Adelaide on Saturday.
Boks secure Munster clash in European tour
Another midweek game has been added to the Springboks’ itinerary for their November tour with the announcement that the SA Select XV will face Munster.
Bok scrum won’t be fooled by Wallabies again
Vincent Koch says the Springboks are ready for any tricks from the Wallabies front row when the two packs clash in Adelaide on Saturday.
Gelant given licence to boogie for Boks
Springbok right wing Warrick Gelant has the “freedom to play” his natural attacking game when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.
Boks feel the heat behind enemy lines
Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks have to rewrite the record books by pulling off a rare victory when the world champions clash with the Wallabies on Saturday.
Boks expect sharper Elton, more minutes for Duane
Jacques Nienaber has emphasised that the Springboks expect returning flyhalf Elton Jantjies to be “much sharper” off the bench against the Wallabies on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Nienaber gives Duane, Dweba another shot
Duane Vermeulen and Joseph Dweba have been retained to face Australia on Saturday as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber attempts to nurture them back to form.
Elton, Frans back to beef up Boks
World Cup-winners Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn return to the Springbok match-day 23 for the Rugby Championship Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
Roos set for Bok recall against Pumas
Dynamic No 8 Evan Roos will reportedly get an opportunity to build on his brief Test debut despite being left out of the Springbok squad for the two-Test tour of Australia.
Marx injury worry prompted Dweba start
Concern over ‘stiffness’ in Malcolm Marx’s hips reportedly prompted the Springboks to start Joseph Dweba in the Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.
