Krige: Hanekom the ideal Bok loosie
Corné Krige is excited for Cameron Hanekom to make his Test debut on the November tour, highlighting that the youngster’s skills marry well with the Springbok style of play.
Plum on Bok exit talk: Players do move
Head coach John Plumtree has responded to reports of the DHL Stormers’ interest in signing Springbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks.
Bok champ joins injury list
The Springboks landed in Jersey on Monday, kicking off preparations for their Outgoing Tour, albeit without the services of veteran prop Frans Malherbe.
Watch: Japan heavy steps DMac
Japan tighthead prop Opeti Helu produced a moment of magic when he sidestepped All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie to score during the clash in Yokohama.
Update: Bok squad 3.0
Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad in the latest injury-enforced update to Rassie Erasmus’ 35-player group for the year-end tour.
SA Rugby, unions at odds over Bok Tests
Six major unions and SA Rugby are set for a critical clash over Test match rights this week, with the controversial Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) deal in the balance.
Rassie targets unbeaten tour
Rassie Erasmus has made it clear that he’s not heading to Europe this November to experiment, as the Springboks target an unbeaten three-match tour.
Bok champs being phased out?
Faf de Klerk, Jean Kleyn and Trevor Nyakane are reportedly the first of an ageing crop of Rugby World Cup winners who Rassie Erasmus has begun culling from the Springbok squad.
Hanekom gets Bok nod
Rassie Erasmus has made a surprise call to replace the injured Damian Willemse with Vodacom Bulls bruiser Cameron Hanekom for the Springboks’ year-end tour.
Watch: All Blacks skipper bulldozes Japan
Patrick Tuipulotu marked his captaincy debut with a sensational try to help the All Blacks open up a big lead on Japan at half time in Yokohama.
