‘Hard to see Wales beating Boks’
What the Welsh newspapers are saying on Friday about the Test against the Springboks.
Jon Cardinelli
Preview: Wales vs Springboks
The Springboks’ management of the high ball as well as the performance of the bench will be decisive in the season finale against Wales on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. Welcome to the next instalment of ‘Dance of the Desperates’. Allister Coetzee’s Boks have been regular contestants on this game show for the past two years. The spoils were shared –… Read more →
Lood: Season hinges on Cardiff result
Lood de Jager believes the result against Wales will determine whether the Springboks’ 2017 season is remembered as a success or as a failure. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
Coetzee banks on Gelant’s X factor
Beleaguered Springbok coach Allister Coetzee says he’s selected the current team with the match against Wales as well as the 2019 World Cup in mind. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports. Coetzee’s days as head coach are numbered. It may not matter whether the Boks win or lose at the Millennium Stadium this Saturday. Coetzee, who has presided over 11 wins… Read more →
Boks caught in two minds
Warrick Gelant looks set to start, but the make-up of the Springbok back row and indeed the approach for the clash against Wales appear less clear, writes JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff.
‘Bok challenge murderous’
What the Welsh newspapers are saying on Thursday about the Test against the Springboks.
Kolisi calls for big finish
Siya Kolisi has called on the Springboks to empty the tank against Wales and end a disappointing season on a high. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
Boks shift gear for Cardiff clash
The Springbok back row looks set for a change in personnel and approach ahead of the clash under the roof at the Millennium Stadium. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
Boks sidestep eligibility issue
SA Rugby won’t push for the release of Francois Louw despite reports that Wales are looking to secure Taulupe Faletau’s release from the same English club. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
Coetzee: I’m going nowhere
Allister Coetzee has laughed off suggestions that his future as Springbok coach is in doubt and that he will move to a Japanese club at the end of the year. JON CARDINELLI in Cardiff reports.
