Springboks

England without 17 players for Bok Test

England coach Eddie Jones will be without 17 players for Saturday’s match against the Springboks at Twickenham.

Southern nations have point to prove

The results of the big Test clashes in the northern hemisphere this November will echo through to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

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.

Rhodes: I will give my all to England

Michael Rhodes says his commitment to England should not be in doubt if he is selected to play against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.

Rassie will get backline answers

The absence of several frontline backs will force Rassie Erasmus to experiment with new individuals and combinations with a view to the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Three new caps in Springbok squad

Western Province wing Sergeal Petersen has been included in a 36-man Springbok squad for their end-of-year tour.

Vermeulen officially joins Bulls

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has officially been announced as a Blue Bulls player, the union confirmed on Friday.

‘Willemse isn’t being messed around’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Damian Willemse will not be considered as an inside centre option in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Stellenbosch.

Aplon recall likely, Mostert in limbo

Rassie Erasmus says Gio Aplon may prove a useful alternative to Springbok fullback Willie le Roux on the four-Test tour of Europe this November. JON CARDINELLI reports from Stellenbosch.