In pictures: Springboks training

Check out some of the pictures from the Boks’ training sessions as they prepare for Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship clash with the Wallabies in Johannesburg.

Vermeulen’s journey of discovery

Playing and living in Toulon, Tokyo and Pretoria has given Duane Vermeulen a different perspective on the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Kriel: Boks have a ‘clear-cut plan’

Jesse Kriel says the Springbok team that will face the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg should not be seen as experimental.

Rugby Championship Preview: Rassie’s balancing act

Rassie Erasmus should view the Rugby Championship as a final opportunity to prepare the Springboks for the all-important World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Overseas stars push Boks to new level

Good planning and recruitment have the Springboks well placed to fire against both the Wallabies and All Blacks over the next two weeks, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.

Watch: Springboks update (Tuesday)

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chats to the media ahead of South Africa’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.

Watch: Springboks training (Tuesday)

Watch the Springboks prepare for their opening match of the Rugby Championship against the Wallabies in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Gwijo squad’s challenge to Bok fans

Watch as popular supporters group, the Gwijo squad, challenge fans to learn a song in support of the Springboks against the Wallabies this Saturday.

Watch: Springboks media conference

Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick chatted to the media ahead of the team’s Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Stick: Herschel can be Bok great

Mzwandile Stick is backing scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies to make a big impact on debut against the Wallabies at Ellis Park. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.