Evolution of the haka

How the All Blacks haka has changed since 1922. 

Brüssow ‘better than before’

Heinrich Brüssow feels he's a smarter and ultimately more effective player than he was four years ago, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Hendricks to start against All Blacks

Cornal Hendricks will start on the right wing against the All Blacks on Saturday after JP Pietersen was forced to withdraw as the result of a hamstring injury.

Meyer alters plan for All Blacks

Heyneke Meyer believes starting two fetchers in the back row will improve the Springboks’ chances of beating the All Blacks on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Brüssow back for Boks

Heinrich Brüssow will feature for the Springboks for the first time since the 2011 World Cup after being named to start at openside flank against the All Blacks.

‘Burger needs chance to lead’

Heyneke Meyer believes the Springboks will need three strong captaincy options going into the World Cup, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Lood set for No 5 role

Lood de Jager and Warren Whiteley are expected to start against the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Burger to lead Boks

Schalk Burger will become the 55th Springbok captain when he leads the side out against the All Blacks on Saturday.

Kiwi defence has point to prove

All Blacks No 8 Kieran Read says the Springbok attack will be difficult to contain at Ellis Park on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Brüssow recall a game-changer

Heinrich Brüssow will bring something new to the Springbok dynamic in the coming matches, and at the subsequent World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.