Burger to lead Boks
Schalk Burger will become the 55th Springbok captain when he leads the side out against the All Blacks on Saturday.
Kiwi defence has point to prove
All Blacks No 8 Kieran Read says the Springbok attack will be difficult to contain at Ellis Park on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Brüssow recall a game-changer
Heinrich Brüssow will bring something new to the Springbok dynamic in the coming matches, and at the subsequent World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Matfield to miss Kiwi clash
Victor Matfield’s injury will force Heyneke Meyer to select a new captain for the coming Test against the All Blacks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Boks recall Van der Merwe
Flip van der Merwe has been called up to the Springbok squad after an injury to captain Victor Matfield.
‘Jannie made a statement’
Pieter de Villiers says Bok prop Jannie du Plessis proved his critics wrong with a powerful all-round performance in Brisbane, reports JON CARDINELLI, in Johannesburg.
Wallabies back in top five
Australia's 24-20 win against South Africa has seen them climb above Wales to fifth in the World Rugby rankings.
Injury concerns for Boks
Victor Matfield and Marcell Coetzee are not expected to feature in the Boks’ next Test against the All Blacks on July 25.
Burger: Boks needed more ball
Schalk Burger admitted the Springboks failed to keep ball in hand enough during their clash against the Wallabies.
Fiji off to winning start
Fiji beat Tonga 30-22 in their Pacific Nations Cup opener in Suva on Saturday.
