Lood to leapfrog Du Toit?
Allister Coetzee could spring another surprise this week by naming Lood de Jager in the Springbok starting side ahead of Pieter-Steph du Toit. JON CARDINELLI reports from Nelspruit.
Boks hone defence
Allister Coetzee has reiterated the importance of work rate and line speed as the Boks continue to work on their defensive system under new coach Chean Roux, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Goosen to front Pumas
Johan Goosen is set to start at fullback for the Springboks against Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
‘Boks will cope without Duane’
The injury to star loose forward Duane Vermeulen won’t compromise the Springboks’ approach against Argentina, says Allister Coetzee. JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit reports.
Julian ready for Bok start
Julian Redelinghuys is set to start his first Test when the Springboks come up against Argentina in this Saturday’s encounter at the Mbombela Stadium. CRAIG LEWIS reports from Nelspruit.
Hougaard worry for Boks
Scrumhalf Francois Hougaard is battling a knee injury and may not be available for the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener, reports JON CARDINELLI in Nelspruit.
Van Niekerk inspires Boks
Allister Coetzee says the Springboks will draw inspiration from the gold-medal performance of Wayde van Niekerk at the Olympics, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Nelspruit.
Where Boks can improve
CRAIG LEWIS looks at five areas the Springboks should strive to improve upon during the Rugby Championship.
Will the Boks win both of their matches against Argentina?
Solid start or bust for Boks
The Springboks need to score two wins against Argentina to have any chance of finishing in the top of half of the 2016 Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.
