Boks in pole position for No 1 spot
Following New Zealand’s win over Ireland, only a Scotland victory at Murrayfield on Sunday can stop the Springboks from returning to the summit of the World Rugby rankings.
Rassie keeps one eye on England
Rassie Erasmus has explained his decision to recall the famed ‘Nuclear Squad’ after naming seven forwards on the Springbok bench to face Scotland on Sunday.
New-look Boks unleash Nuke Squad
Kwagga Smith will start at No 8 in his 50th Test as Eben Etzebeth captains a Springbok team that features seven forwards on the bench for the clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.
Jones on Scotland’s plan to stop Boks
With inside knowledge on several key Springboks, centre Huw Jones says Scotland can ill-afford to let any chances on offer slip away when the teams clash on Sunday.
Bok giant takes a shot at Saffas
Andre Esterhuizen isn’t a fan of South Africans representing other nations, saying he’d rather have “18 caps for the Springboks than 70 caps for a different country”.
Bok champ recalled for crocked lock
World Cup-winning lock Jean Kleyn will join the Springboks in Scotland on Friday in place of the injured Ruan Nortje, who has been ruled out of the rest of the UK tour.
Boks wary of Duhan threat
Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Bok giant eager for Murrayfield midfield showdown
Andre Esterhuizen is champing at the bit to face off against former club teammate Huw Jones when the Springbok centre collides with Scotland’s famed ‘Huwipulotu’ midfield on Sunday.
Duane: Hanekom’s Bok chance will come
Duane Vermeulen believes that Cameron Hanekom’s chance in the green and gold will come, but patience is key for the young Bulls loose forward.
Boks brace for Scottish onslaught
Lock Ruan Nortje said the Springboks are steeling themselves for a physical battle upfront from Scotland when the teams lock horns at Murrayfield on Sunday.
