Huget: France need Bok scalp
Wing Yoann Huget says France will be desperate to begin their autumn campaign on a positive note when they host the Springboks in Paris.
Andrews: Bok lineout was in a ‘catch-22’
Former Bok lock Mark Andrews says the Springboks’ lineout woes were down to a combination of poor execution and clever competing from England. DYLAN JACK reports.
Owens to officiate France-Bok Test
Highly-regarded referee Nigel Owens will take charge of Saturday’s Test between France and South Africa in Paris.
Analysis: Boks’ defensive ups and downs
CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at the Boks’ high-risk, high-reward defence that was exposed at times during last Saturday’s clash at Twickenham.
Back-row change to sharpen Boks
A change in personnel and mindset – particularly in the back row – will improve the Springboks’ chances of rebounding against France, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Boks intend to tackle like Farrell
Damian de Allende and Mzwandile Stick insist it will be in line with World Rugby ‘standards’ for the Springboks to execute tackles like Owen Farrell’s hit on André Esterhuizen.
Stick: World-class Faf will boost Boks
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the return of Faf de Klerk is a huge boost for the Springboks.
World Rugby won’t comment on video
World Rugby has been made aware of the video in which Bok coach Rassie Erasmus shows André Esterhuizen how he should be tackling following the Owen Farrell incident.
Analysis: Late lapses at Twickenham
CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the mistakes and misfortune that cost the Boks in the dramatic dying minutes against England last Saturday.
Farrell’s tackle a penalty, say ex-referees
Former Test referees André Watson and Rob Debney say Owen Farrell’s tackle on André Esterhuizen should have been penalised.
