Springboks

Stick looking at big picture with Boks

Mzwandile Stick returned to the Springbok set-up as a more strong-willed and streetwise coach, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Erasmus: Pollard, Jantjies knew the plan

Rassie Erasmus says Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies knew from the start of the Rugby Championship who was set to start Saturday’s Test against Australia.

Bok coach explains team changes

Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.

Du Toit: Wallabies will target breakdown

Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks are preparing for a battle at the breakdown against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Kolbe can ignite Bok backline

Cheslin Kolbe’s national call-up is a big statement in terms of how the Springboks aim to play the game, writes former Bok scrumhalf NEIL DE KOCK.

Bok selection surprises Cheika

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika admits he was taken aback by the number of changes the Boks have made for Saturday’s clash in Brisbane.

Preview: Wallabies vs Springboks

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to another dance of the desperates featuring the Wallabies and Springboks in Brisbane.

Preview: All Blacks vs Argentina

The All Blacks should strengthen a position of ascendancy in the Rugby Championship by claiming a bonus-point victory over Argentina on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.