14 Springbok facts and milestones
For the first Test against France at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Coetzee: It’s a new beginning
Allister Coetzee will be looking for ‘energy and intensity’ from his new-look Springbok side against France in Saturday’s season-opener.
Lions dominate Bok XV
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has picked seven Lions players in the starting lineup for Saturday's Test against France in Pretoria.
New-look France to face Boks
Jules Plisson will start at flyhalf for France against the Springboks at Loftus on Saturday.
Barrett trio in All Blacks squad
Jordie, Beauden and Scott Barrett have been included in the All Blacks' 33-man squad for the series against the British & Irish Lions.
Hooper given Wallabies captaincy
Michael Hooper has replaced Stephen Moore as Wallabies captain for their match against Fiji in Melbourne on Saturday.
Duane out of Test series
Duane Vermeulen has been ruled out of the Springboks' three-Test series against France.
French connection to boost Boks
The input of Springbok players who have played club rugby in France will be crucial to the team's cause in the build-up to the three-Test series. JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria reports.
Jake: France are predictable
Jake White says the Springboks should know exactly what to expect from France at Loftus on Saturday.
Coles likely to miss Lions series
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles is in major doubt for the Test series against the British & Irish Lions.
