Teams

Whiteley gets Bok No 8 jersey

Warren Whiteley will start at eighthman for the Springboks against the World XV at Newlands on Saturday.

Kriel set to start at 13

Jesse Kriel is likely to start at outside centre and Warren Whiteley at No 8 when the Springboks tackle the World XV at Newlands. JON CARDINELLI reports.

‘Whiteley could be Bok revelation’

Five former players and a coach on whether the Boks can win the World Cup without Duane Vermeulen and who should start at No 8 in the Rugby Championship.

Bok backs aim to soar

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher says the Boks need to improve their kick, chase and aerial game in the lead-up to the World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Burger is next best No 8

Duane Vermeulen’s injury should force Heyneke Meyer to give Schalk Burger an extended run at No 8 over the next five games, writes JON CARDINELLI.

JJ eager for Bok return

Vodacom Bulls centre JJ Engelbrecht hasn't given up on a Springbok recall, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Du Toit to leave Sharks

Springbok lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has confirmed he will be leaving the Sharks at the end of October.