Boks sweat over crocked Ox
Loosehead prop Ox Nche is a fitness concern for the Springboks in the countdown to the world champions’ season finale against Wales in Cardiff.
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Loosehead prop Ox Nche is a fitness concern for the Springboks in the countdown to the world champions’ season finale against Wales in Cardiff.
Flyhalf Thomas Ramos kicked 15 points to help France beat New Zealand in an entertaining clash at Stade de France on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick have confirmed the Springboks expect to face an England side on Saturday that is highly motivated to salvage their season after four successive defeats.
Rassie Erasmus expects Aphelele Fassi to stand strong as the last line of the Springbok defence at Twickenham on Saturday, which will be key to the longevity of his Test career.
Steve Borthwick insists talk about his own position is no distraction as the head coach bids to end England ’s losing run against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus has backed Manie Libbok to rise to the challenge against England on Saturday, but if not, the Springboks have “security” on the bench in Handre Pollard.
Rassie Erasmus believes fitness will be key to victory at Twickenham on Saturday, with the Springboks able to capitalise on England’s trend of fading at the death.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has made four changes to the England starting XV to face the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.
Rassie Erasmus said prop Wilco Louw has the opportunity at Twickenham on Saturday to stake a claim as an understudy to two-time Springbok world champion Frans Malherbe.
Australian Brett Robinson has been elected as the new World Rugby chairman, becoming the first representative from the southern hemisphere to hold the position.