All Blacks stars to miss Bok duel
The All Blacks will be without two pivotal players for their clash with the Springboks in London, and are also set to miss New Zealand’s World Cup opener against France.
Frans fired up for cup warm-ups
Frans Malherbe says the Springboks are ready for an all-out battle against Wales on Saturday, as it is exactly what the world champions need to prime them for the World Cup.
Massive two weeks for Manie
Flyhalf Manie Libbok must step up against Wales and New Zealand to prove why the Springboks were right not picking Elton Jantjies for the World Cup, writes GAVIN RICH.
Bomb Squad lost its impact?
The Springbok bench at the World Cup won’t be the same from four years ago in Japan, writes ROB HOUWING, and will be under pressure to live up to its proud mantle.
England lose star for World Cup
England have suffered a huge blow to their World Cup title hopes after a key playmaker for the 2003 champions was ruled out of the tournament.
Arendse, Williams on bumpy Bok journey
World Cup debutants Kurt-Lee Arendse and Grant Williams are counting their blessings after both made the cut for the Springbok squad to help defend the Webb Ellis Cup.
Bok fans must face facts
Patriotism has blinded Springbok supporters to the possibility that their team will return from the World Cup having relinquished their crown, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Injuries cloud cup warm-up in France
Romain Ntamack and Duhan van der Merwe suffered injuries as World Cup hosts France edged Scotland in Saint-Étienne on Saturday.
Kolisi ready to risk it for World Cup
As Siya Kolisi nears his return for the Springboks, the talismanic loose forward says he has reached a stage where he doesn’t even think about his injury in contact.
Mapimpi laments loss of Bok ‘brother’
Makazole Mapimpi says it will be tough at the World Cup without Lukhanyo Am, but the veteran Springbok winger is ready to shoot the lights again on rugby’s grandest stage. Am was one of three notable omissions when the Boks announced the 33-man contingent for their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup in France, although the injured centre will travel… Read more →
