What Boks can expect from England
The Springboks can look to target England at the breakdown in what should be a fascinating three-Test series, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.
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The Springboks can look to target England at the breakdown in what should be a fascinating three-Test series, writes defence coach OMAR MOUNEIMNE.
Ryan Vrede says tactical pragmatism is a Springbok strength.
History will be made on Thursday when Rassie Erasmus names Siya Kolisi to lead a Springbok starting side that includes at least six black African players.
This weekend’s Test lineups as they are announced.
Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis have been ruled out of the series against England due to injuries sustained in the Top 14 final.
The Springboks can be expected to offer more than a one-dimensional approach in the three-Test series against England, but the accuracy of execution will be key to their cause, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster says Rassie Erasmus’ presence will ‘galvanise’ the Springboks ahead of their first Test against England on Saturday.
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Test matches.
Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.