‘Bok gameplan, when executed correctly, is hard to match’
The opportunity to play against the All Blacks is a career highlight for any Springbok, writes former captain JEAN DE VILLIERS.
Pay attention to Plumtree: Boks will revert to default ‘DNA’
John Plumtree was spot on in his assessments ahead of this Saturday’s 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand. The Boks will be “dangerous”, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Pollard set to leave Montpellier?
Reports from France suggest that Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard will not be offered an extension on his contract with Montpellier after it expires next year.
Kwagga to start, new-look bench for Boks
Kwagga Smith will start at blindside flank while Elton Jantjies and Frans Steyn have been included on a rejigged bench for the Boks’ clash with the All Blacks this Saturday.
Wiese cited, could face suspension
Springbok loose forward Jasper Wiese has been cited for alleged foul play during the Rugby Championship match against Australia this past weekend.
Boks need Nienaber to step up
The reaction to two disappointing losses in Australia has revealed that Jacques Nienaber and some of the Springboks are not in sync, and time will tell whether the coach has the mettle to get everyone back on the same page, writes ZELIM NEL.
Three things to consider after another Bok loss
After the Boks’ second humbling defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including whether there needs to be changes to the team.
Special new issue: Boks-All Blacks rivalry reignited
The 100th Test between the Springboks and All Blacks serves as the centrepiece in the latest SA Rugby magazine, now on sale, which boasts both new content and a redesign.
Blitzboks crowned Canada Sevens champions
The Blitzboks claimed a second Canada Sevens tournament win in Vancouver in three years as they outplayed Kenya in a 38-5 victory in the final at BC Place Stadium this past Sunday.
Blitzboks breeze past Spain into Vancouver semi-finals
The Blitzboks recovered from a stuttering start to claim a comfortable 54-5 victory over Spain in the Cup quarter-finals of the Vancouver Sevens on Sunday.
