‘Willemse deserves a start’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks hope to learn a lot about Damian Willemse’s aptitude for Test rugby in Saturday’s high-pressure clash against England at Twickenham.
Duane set for dual role
Rassie Erasmus says Duane Vermeulen will not be utilised exclusively as a blindside flank against England on Saturday.
Erasmus explains Van Zyl selection
Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl will start against England because he is better suited to the game plan the Springboks want to employ at Twickenham.
Erasmus: Boks are thin on scrumhalves
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus conceded that England have the upper hand when it comes to scrumhalves ahead of their clash at Twickenham on Saturday.
‘England will know more about us’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects John Mitchell to give England important knowledge about the South African players ahead of their clash on Saturday.
Mostert to miss England Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he has decided not to use Franco Mostert in Saturday’s Test against England at Twickenham.
Thinking outside the Boks
The inclusion of players such as Gio Aplon, Ruhan Nel, Cheslin Kolbe, Sergeal Petersen and Schalk Brits indicates a willingness to think differently when it comes to Springbok selection, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Black Bok players are picked on merit’
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander believes Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has done a ‘great job’ on the transformation front this year. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Watch: Boks heading in right direction
RYAN VREDE says Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have given us reason to believe again.
Barbarians rope in Swys
Swys de Bruin will join Rassie Erasmus as part of the Barbarians coaching staff for the match against Argentina at Twickenham in December.
