Craig Lewis

Bok win would aid squad growth

A victory over England this Saturday would enable the Boks to continue expanding their squad capacity in the third and final Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Snyman set to lock and load

The Springboks are intent on ensuring that powerful lock RG Snyman reaches his full potential as a ‘weapon’ of mass destruction at Test level, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Boks must adapt to referee’

The Springboks have acknowledged that they must adapt to the decision-making of French referee Romain Poite in Saturday’s Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

‘Beast is the ultimate professional’

Forwards coach Matt Proudfoot has called on the Springbok forward pack to respond to the occasion when Beast Mtawarira runs out for his 100th Test cap, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

‘Rassie leaves nothing to chance’

Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot says Rassie Erasmus is a ‘master tactician’ who is driving the Springboks to be a more dynamic team, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Boks keeping options open

Rassie Erasmus has hinted that there could be a couple of personnel changes for the Springboks’ clash against England at the Free State Stadium on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Bloemfontein.

Rassie: Boks want to bury series

Rassie Erasmus expects there to be an extra edge of desperation from both the Springboks and England in Saturday’s second Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Seniors helped settle Bok nerves

Debutant wingers Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi have hailed the calming influence of the senior players when the Boks fell 24-3 behind against England in Saturday’s series-opening Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks have direction again

The Springboks may only be two Tests into the 2018 season, but there are already clear signs of bigger-picture thinking with the World Cup in mind, writes CRAIG LEWIS.