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English move will benefit Willemse

Damian Willemse’s impending short-term loan move to Premiership title-holders Saracens can only be a good thing for all parties involved, writes DYLAN JACK.

Five Boks robbed by injury

It’s every player’s dream to play in a World Cup, but sometimes that dream is dashed by an unexpected piece of bad luck. JOHN GOLIATH identifies five unlucky Springboks.

Kolbe has been Boks’ surprise package

Cheslin Kolbe has gone from a left-field hunch to the Boks’ spirit animal, writes Simnikiwe Xabanisa.

Boks boast a back-row abundance

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will have had a healthy headache when it comes to selecting his best back row options for the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Appreciating the hero complex

The death of James Small is a reminder that sports stars should only be judged for what they achieve on the field of play, writes former Bok STEFAN TERBLANCHE.

Boks can mix it with the best

For the first time in years, the World Cup year offers a host of contenders without one clearly dominant side, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.

How Rassie boosted Bok depth: Part 2

JON CARDINELLI looks at the forwards used by the Springboks since 2018 and why Rassie Erasmus faces a healthy selection headache ahead of the World Cup squad announcement.

Bok squad cut points to unlucky one

The latest trim to the Springbok squad has provided the clearest indication yet as to the composition of the 31-man World Cup squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

How Rassie boosted Bok depth: Part 1

JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline players used by the Springboks since 2018 and why Rassie Erasmus faces a healthy selection headache ahead of the World Cup squad announcement.