Les Bleus back Bomb Squad for Boks
France coach Fabien Galthié has named a six-two split between forwards and backs on the bench for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks in Paris.
Fleckie, Dobbo hail Siya’s influence
Robbie Fleck and John Dobson have paid tribute to Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as a player ahead of his 100th Test in the green and gold.
Jean: Boks’ kicking giving huge returns
Jean de Villiers says Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s kicking game against Japan was the best he’s seen from the flyhalf.
Lukhanyo leaves Sharks
The Sharks have announced the departure of Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am.
Jasper: Forward battle will decide Paris Test
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese believes Saturday’s showdown against France at the Stade de France will come down to the forwards.
Lood ready to disrupt French weapon
Lood de Jager says the Springbok forwards are preparing for a physical arm-wrestle against a “big and confrontational” French pack on Saturday.
Mallett: Sacha’s swagger isn’t arrogance
Nick Mallett says Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s confidence should be celebrated, not mistaken for arrogance.
Eddie: France must match Bok physicality
Japan coach Eddie Jones says France will need to be strong in two key areas if they want to topple the Springboks in Paris on Saturday.
Labit’s tears tell story of France’s Bok trauma
Two years after the Springboks shattered the hosts’ dreams at the 2023 World Cup, the pain of that one-point defeat still cuts deep in France.
Boks brace for French fire in Paris
Felix Jones has dismissed suggestions that Les Bleus are out for payback after their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak.
