Flo to lend Boks breakdown bite
The selection of Francois Louw at No 8 could well prove a solution to the Springbok breakdown woes, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Hansen: Williams is world class
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has hailed Sonny Bill Williams’ unique set of skills ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.
Watch: Springbok update
CRAIG LEWIS, reporting from Loftus Versfeld, brings you the latest news from the Springbok camp.
Boks to lose De Klerk in November?
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk may not be available for selection for the end-of-year tour to Europe in November.
Watch: Louw trains with Boks at Loftus
Bath-based flank Francois Louw is back with the Springboks and trained with the team at Loftus Versfeld on Monday.
Boks have big call to make at tighthead
Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says front-row selection will be key ahead of the showdown against the trend-setting All Blacks scrum, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Boks wait on Whiteley
The Springboks will make a call on No 8 Warren Whiteley’s availability for the clash against the All Blacks on Tuesday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Pretoria.
Boks stay fifth in World Rankings
There are no positional changes to the World Rugby rankings after a weekend that saw the Springboks beat the Wallabies and the All Blacks retain the Rugby Championship.
Watch: Springbok press conference
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx and forwards coach Matt Proudfoot address the media in Pretoria.
Captaincy a good fit for Kolisi
The Springbok captaincy has empowered Siya Kolisi as a player, but he self-admittedly remains on a learning curve as a Test leader, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
