New-look Bok back row taking shape

Francois Louw is excited by the prospect of resuming his back-row partnership with fellow flanker Siya Kolisi when the Boks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Sharks duo set for central Bok role

André Esterhuizen and Lukhanyo Am are set to start their first Test as a midfield combination when the Springboks host Argentina this Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Durban.

Five Springboks to watch

CRAIG LEWIS identifies five players who could have key roles to play for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Willemse can answer key questions

The inclusion of Damian Willemse in the Bok squad needs to be seen in the context of big-picture thinking, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks bank on Willie’s availability

The Springboks expect Willie le Roux to be available for all of their Rugby Championship games, but will manage his game time. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rassie: I couldn’t ignore Cronjé

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus believes the time is right to have a closer look at Lions scrumhalf Ross Cronjé, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks can’t afford to split squad

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks don’t currently have the capacity to split their squad resources for different Rugby Championship challenges. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Rassie: Brits still in Bok mix

Rassie Erasmus says veteran hooker Schalk Brits is still very much part of the Springboks’ long-term plans, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

No shame in Lions defeat

The Lions’ heavy defeat to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby final indirectly added further perspective to the Sharks’ historic 2014 win in Christchurch, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the Super Rugby final, according to CRAIG LEWIS.