Boks’ 2018 pros and cons
CRAIG LEWIS looks back at some of the positives and negatives that the Springboks will take away from the 2018 season.
Erasmus explains microphone use
Rassie Erasmus says he chatted to Duane Vermeulen over an earpiece during last Saturday’s Test in Cardiff simply to check on an injury.
Springboks end year in fifth
The Springboks will finish 2018 in fifth place on the World Rugby rankings after their 20-11 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
13 Springboks in Barbarians squad
Barbarians coach Rassie Erasmus will have 13 Springboks in his squad for Saturday’s match against Argentina at Twickenham.
Serfontein an outside Bok bet
Fit-again centre Jan Serfontein is hoping for a change of luck in the buildup to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Boks sharing leadership responsibilities
Not for the first time this season, there was a sense of co-captaincy about the Boks’ on-field leadership on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Boks in bomb scare
The Springboks’ team hotel had to be evacuated on the eve of their Test against Wales after a suspect package was found in one of the players’ laundry.
Watch: Dyantyi on winning award
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi on winning the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award.
Dyantyi wins World Rugby award
Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi was named the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.
Erasmus: Springboks were outplayed
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks should have adjusted better to Wales’ kicking game in their 20-11 loss in Cardiff on Saturday.
