Newlands Test will give Rassie answers
Rassie Erasmus looks set to back an unconventional 10-12-13 combination for the weather-afflicted contest against England at Newlands on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Cape Town.
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Jantjies: Rassie lends Boks X factor
Elton Jantjies says coach Rassie Erasmus’ ability to think outside the box has been crucial to the Springboks’ progress during the series against England. JON CARDINELLI reports from Cape Town.
Rassie faces Bok balancing act
Rassie Erasmus looks set to make a number of changes this week with the long-term aim of developing strength in depth before the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Rassie’s Boks are shattering perceptions
Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have proved that a more transformed team can win big Test matches via a pragmatic yet exciting approach, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Rassie has brought back Bok rugby’
Eddie Jones believes that a return to a more traditional style of play is starting to pay dividends for Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
Duane, subs soar in Bloem barney
Duane Vermeulen’s titanic display at the collisions as well as the performance of the Springbok bench was the difference in their series-clinching win, writes JON CARDINELLI at Free State Stadium.
All Blacks prevail after France see red
The All Blacks beat a 14-man France 26-13 in Wellington on Saturday to clinch the series with a game to spare. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Boks aim to channel energy around Beast
Rassie Erasmus believes the emotion around Beast Mtawarira’s 100-Test milestone could boost the Springboks in the second Test against England, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
Preview: All Blacks vs France (2nd Test)
The All Blacks will race clear of France in Wellington on Saturday and take an unassailable lead in the three-Test series, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Boks to up physical ante
The likely selections of Pieter-Steph du Toit at flank and Frans Malherbe at tighthead could well improve the Springboks’ chances of physical dominance in the second Test against England, writes JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.
