Roberts: Bok ‘machine’ just the test for Wales
Jamie Roberts believes the world champion Springboks on Saturday could be the ultimate reality check for a struggling Wales side desperate to avoid a winless season.
Boks opt to rest Ox
Rassie Erasmus has decided to allow Ox Nche to rest for Saturday’s clash with Wales, causing the Springboks to reshuffle the front row.
Bok lock braced to battle ‘cornered dogs’
Preparing for his first Test since the World Cup final, Jean Kleyn knows the Springboks are in for an armwrestle against a desperate Wales outfit in Cardiff on Saturday.
Gatland: All eyes on Boks
Warren Gatland insists he is focused solely on Saturday’s Test against the Springboks and not talk of his future as Wales stare down the barrel of a win-less calendar year.
Rassie: Hendrikse brothers must deliver
Rassie Erasmus says the Hendrikse brothers’ selection as the Springboks’ halfback pairing against Wales is about performance, not sentimentality.
Hendrikse bros, Hanekom get Bok shot
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will become the 36th set of Springbok brothers to play together, while Cameron Hanekom is set for his debut against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Coach Duane to ‘climb into’ Boks
The Springboks have no plans to take their foot off the gas in their preparations for the final match of 2024 against Wales, especially after a stuttering finish in their win at Twickenham.
Ox boost for Boks
The Springboks have breathed a sigh of relief over Ox Nche, as the world champions hinted at using the wider squad in their final Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff.
Four Boks get World Rugby award nominations
Cheslin Kolbe is among four Springboks recognised for their impressive and consistent performances during the 2024 season after being nominated for the World Rugby awards.
Rassie to unleash super Hendrikse bros?
Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse could be paired for the first time at Test level, with the brothers linking up as the Springbok half-back combination against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
