Rassie’s healthy headache at No 3
Vincent Koch says the competition for front-row places in the lead-up to the World Cup will be good for Springbok rugby. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.
‘Saracens stint forced me to grow’
Springbok tighthead Vincent Koch feels that he has taken his scrummaging and general play to another level since moving to English club Saracens. JON CARDINELLI reports from Port Elizabeth.
Kriel: Nel call-up has sent a message
Western Province centre Dan Kriel says Ruhan Nel’s call-up to the Springboks has inspired the rest of the squad. DYLAN JACK reports.
Watch: Bok press conference (Koch)
Springbok prop Vincent Koch addresses the media in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.
‘Wallabies will come hard at us’
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick insists that the Springboks have the utmost respect for a wounded Wallabies team, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.
Faf: Boks need to become cut-throat
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks must back up their famous win over the All Blacks with another clinical performance against the Wallabies this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.
Boks building midfield capacity
The Springboks could seize an opportunity to pair Elton Jantjies and Handré Pollard as a 10-12 combination again during the latter stages of Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Port Elizabeth.
Watch: Springbok training session
A big crowd watched the Springboks’ training session at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday.
‘Ruhan has real potential’
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says newcomer Ruhan Nel boasts the attributes that remind him of former Springbok centre Marius Joubert, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth.
Cheika considering Foley at flyhalf
Michael Cheika could give the No 10 jersey back to Bernard Foley for the Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.
