Erasmus: Boks can’t be conservative
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will never catch up to other leading teams in world rugby unless they are willing to keep trying new things, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Rassie: Bismarck, Frans are injured
Rassie Erasmus doesn’t believe there were any nefarious forces that prevented Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn from joining the Springbok squad ahead of the three-Test series against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
14 Springbok stats and facts
For the Springboks’ Test against England at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Transformed Boks to take on England
The Springbok starting XV to face England at Ellis Park includes a record seven black Africans as well as three Test debutants.
England to target Bok tight five, back four
The Springboks can expect an aerial bombardment and all-out attack at the set piece from England, writes BRENDAN VENTER.
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.
Watch: ‘Boring’ Boks rock
Ryan Vrede says tactical pragmatism is a Springbok strength.
Kolisi leading the Bok change
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.
Steyn, Bismarck blow for Boks
Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis have been ruled out of the series against England due to injuries sustained in the Top 14 final.
Boks have more to offer
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.
