Preview: Springboks vs Wales
The Springboks need to end their losing run against Wales and begin the Rassie Erasmus-era with a bang in Washington DC on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Watch: Rassie shows Bok hand
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede discuss the Springboks’ selections for Saturday’s match against Wales in Washington DC and predict the starting lineup to face England at Ellis Park.
Du Toit ready to set an example
Pieter-Steph du Toit says receiving the captaincy for the Springboks’ one-off Test against Wales in Washington DC exceeded his wildest dreams.
Watch: Stick on if Boks are transformed
Mzwandile Stick was asked if, with so many black Africans in the Springbok setup, we can now say that the team is transformed (Xhosa).
Kolisi: I was shocked, overwhelmed
Siya Kolisi talks about the moment he was told he was the new Springbok captain.
Watch: A man for this moment
Ryan Vrede says Siya Kolisi’s rise to Springbok captain is a triumph of the human spirit.
Watch: Kolisi answers ‘political’ question
New Springbok captain Siya Kolisi was asked at Wednesday’s press conference if he was a political appointment.
12 Springbok stats and facts
For the Test against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.
New-look Boks to face Wales
Seven uncapped players have been named in the Springboks’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Washington.
Dreyer joins Mostert, Kriel at Gloucester
Tighthead prop Ruan Dreyer is the latest South African to sign for Gloucester ahead of the 2018-19 season.
