‘Week of truth for French rugby’
What the French newspapers are saying on Tuesday about the Test against the Springboks.
Wilco, Duane set to start
At least two personnel changes are expected ahead of the must-win clash against France this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Paris.
Boks face mental hurdle
Allister Coetzee admits that it will be tough to pick the Springboks up following their record-breaking loss to Ireland. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Owens to officiate Paris Test
Nigel Owens will be the referee for Saturday’s match between France and the Springboks.
Combrinck has unfinished business
Ruan Combrinck hopes to earn a Springbok recall in 2018 and go to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Watch: Coetzee’s time is up
Ryan Vrede has seen enough. Allister Coetzee and co should be fired.
Coetzee denies clash with boss
Allister Coetzee says his post-match meeting with SA Rugby president Mark Alexander was ‘productive’ and in no way heated. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports.
Watch: Coetzee’s time is up
Ryan Vrede has seen enough. Allister Coetzee and co should be fired.
Boks hold on to No 5 ranking
The Springboks remain fifth in the World Rugby rankings despite slumping to a record 38-3 defeat against Ireland on Saturday.
Vermeulen called up by Boks
Duane Vermeulen has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for the injured Coenie Oosthuizen.
