Breakdowns don’t bother Duane
Springbok specialist coach Duane Vermeulen has played down concerns about the All Blacks’ breakdown threat ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown in Wellington.
Hooker: Bok calm heads give us confidence
Ethan Hooker says the calming influence of experienced Springboks Jesse Kriel and Damian de Allende has given him and his fellow youngsters the belief to back themselves.
Marx takes blame for lineout malfunctions
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has taken responsibility for his part in the Boks’ misfiring lineout in recent Tests.
Rassie welcomes back ‘standout’ Jasper
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has one of his biggest attacking weapons at his disposal once again for Saturday’s must-win Test against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Hooker gets first Test start, SFM at 10
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has rolled the dice with a new-look backline for Saturday’s rematch against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Hooker relishing ‘surreal’ NZ experience
Newcomer Ethan Hooker says the Springboks remain focused on winning the Rugby Championship despite suffering a second defeat of the campaign.
‘Boks will be better in Wellington’
All Blacks greats believe the Springboks left enough on the table in Auckland to suggest a real threat awaits in Wellington on Saturday.
Fresh Kurt-Lee setback for Boks, No 8 returns
Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse could be unavailable for longer than initially anticipated.
Kwagga: We left a lot of points out there
Kwagga Smith says the Springboks failed to use their opportunities in Saturday’s 24-17 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park.
Rassie rues ‘really bad’ 15 minutes
Rassie Erasmus says a really bad 15 minute spell in the first half sank the Springboks in their loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park.
