Boks will boast a ‘dogs of war’ defence

The Springboks can be expected to have a new vigour for the physicality of the game under the guidance of coach Rassie Erasmus, writes OMAR MOUNEIMNE.

Purpose-driven Am targets Bok spot

Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am earned his first Springbok cap at the end of last year, and is hungry for more, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

De Jager, Gqoboka blow for Boks

Bulls duo Lood de Jager and Lizo Gqoboka have been ruled out of the June Test series against England after suffering injuries in the recent match against the Sharks.

Willie would add value to Boks

Willie le Roux must earn a recall to the Boks in order to add some much-needed experience to the back three in June, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘I don’t think of the green and gold’

Clayton Blommetjies says he was denied the chance to play for the Springboks due to the preferential treatment dished out to other players by former coach Allister Coetzee.

Lambie faces lengthy spell on sidelines

Pat Lambie has confirmed that he could be ruled out for up to nine months after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the European Champions Cup final on Saturday.

Watch: Rassie must bring back Bismarck

Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede on who should replace injured Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx and their predictions for this weekend’s Super Rugby matches involving South African sides.

Watch: Eddie Jones on England squad

England coach Eddie Jones explains his selections for the three-Test series against the Springboks.

England call on Cipriani, Shields

Eddie Jones has included flyhalf Danny Cipriani and loose forward Brad Shields in England’s 34-man squad for their three-Test series against the Springboks in June.

Watch: The best of Eben Etzebeth

Eben Etzebeth has always made his presence felt for the Stormers and Springboks.