‘I just want to express myself’
Akker van der Merwe says he is happy to keep rotating at the Sharks, but does not want to be typecast as a super-sub. DYLAN JACK reports.
Du Toit: I worked hard on my defence
Pieter-Steph du Toit says he focused on improving his individual defensive technique this year, writes DYLAN JACK.
Erasmus endorses Kolisi captaincy
Rassie Erasmus has indicated that Siya Kolisi remains firmly on track to lead the Springboks through to the 2019 World Cup.
Why Boks didn’t wear rainbow laces
SA Rugby has explained why the Springboks did not wear rainbow laces following the homophobic attack against former Wales captain Gareth Thomas.
Bok assets deserve extended break
Rassie Erasmus has to manage the overplayed trio of Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi and Handré Pollard more carefully in the lead-up to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Brits: I don’t want to have any regrets
Schalk Brits could have a key role to play for the Springboks as a player and leader in the buildup to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
‘Law changes have hurt Pumas scrum’
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says their scrum has deteriorated due to a rule change in their domestic rugby. which has seen set pieces shortened.
Watch: Up and down year for Boks
CRAIG LEWIS and RYAN VREDE look at the positives and negatives of the Springboks‘ 2018 season.
Marx aims to address lineout woes
Malcolm Marx is doing his best to improve his lineout throwing following a disappointing showing on the Springboks’ end-of-year tour to Europe.
Gardner: I got Farrell call wrong
Referee Angus Gardner has admitted that he should have penalised England’s Owen Farrell for his controversial tackle on Bok centre André Esterhuizen.
