Kwagga backs Andre as Bok hybrid
Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith believes centre Andre Esterhuizen can thrive in a hybrid role, but says there’s one part of his game at flank to sharpen.
Mallett: Jan-Hendrik can be another Marx
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett is excited to see what Jan-Hendrik Wessels can do as a hooker replacement against Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday.
Weekend teams
Check out the South African matchday squads for this weekend!
Wilco’s got ‘a lot more to work on’
Wilco Louw is regarded as one of the world’s best scrummagers, but the Springbok strongman admits there’s an area of his game in which he can improve.
Razor’s All Blacks learning ‘on stage’
Scott Robertson says the All Blacks’ focus on cohesion and combinations will be key when they attempt to defend the Bledisloe Cup in Auckland this Saturday.
Schmidt shuffles Wallabies backline
Injury has forced Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt to name an experimental back three for Saturday’s crunch Bledisloe Cup clash against the All Blacks at Eden Park.
All Blacks lose captain for Eden Park clash
The All Blacks have recalled several big names but will be without captain Scott Barrett when they face the Wallabies at Eden Park on Saturday.
Manie managing Bok heavies’ energy
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok says an important part of his role is not overplaying the forwards.
Kwagga: Los Pumas play hard rugby
Loose forward Kwagga Smith is expecting a fiery forward battle with Argentina in their crunch Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday.
Manie, Kwagga expect big Los Pumas challenge
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok and loose forward Kwagga Smith are bracing for massive battles against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday.
