Rassie: We got the mix to match Wales threat

Rassie: We got the mix to match Wales threat

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus is excited with the team of emerging talent and seasoned campaigners for Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown in Durban. Winger Jaco Williams, flyhalf Vusi Moyo, lock Ruben van Heerden and prop Carlü Sadie will all make their Bok...
Rookie 10 to call shots for beefed-up Boks

Rookie 10 to call shots for beefed-up Boks

Rassie Erasmus has named four uncapped players in a strong Springbok lineup for the Nations Championship clash against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday. Right wing Jaco Williams, flyhalf Vusi Moyo, lock Ruben van Heerden and tighthead prop Carlü Sadie have all been...
Wales boss to wield axe for Bok clash

Wales boss to wield axe for Bok clash

Steve Tandy is set to rejig his Wales side for Saturday’s Test against the Springboks, and former captain Sam Warburton believes only five players are definite starters. The Welsh Dragons travel to South Africa after a 35-21 loss to Los Pumas in Argentina, with Tandy...

Injury forces SA Schools squads shake-up

A late injury has resulted in a reshuffle to South Africa’s national U18 squads, creating an opportunity for two rising stars ahead of the international season. Centre Olwethu Kosani has been forced to withdraw from the SA Schools squad, with his Sharks teammate and...
Dominating De Villiers your Bok MVP

Dominating De Villiers your Bok MVP

You voted Paul de Villiers as your Bok MVP, powered by Auto & General, after the Springboks’ 42-28 victory against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld. Having made his Test debut against England the week before, the 23-year-old openside flank starred in the No 6 jersey....
Mallett: Bok old guard led the way

Mallett: Bok old guard led the way

Nick Mallett believes the Springboks’ experienced players proved decisive in Saturday’s 42-28 Nations Championship victory over Scotland at Loftus. While the world champions were pushed hard by a confident Scottish side, Mallett said the class of senior players such...
Quan: Handré made me feel comfortable

Quan: Handré made me feel comfortable

Springbok utility back Quan Horn has revealed he was pre-warned that he might be needed at flyhalf against Scotland, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. He was nevertheless caught in what he called “the cauldron” of taking over the No 10 jersey mid-match. “We chatted during...

Pollock forces Borthwick dilemma

Henry Pollock has piled the pressure on Steve Borthwick after scoring a hat-trick off the bench in England’s 73-8 demolition of Fiji. But the head coach is still refusing to confirm whether the rising star will start Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against...

Goldie: All Blacks trialling Bok plan

Former All Blacks wing Jeff Wilson believes Dave Rennie is already fine-tuning a tactical weapon designed specifically to take on the Springboks. New Zealand will tour South Africa after the Nations Championship matches in July, facing all four Vodacom URC clubs...

Rennie throws Rieko a lifeline

Rieko Ioane has been handed an unexpected All Blacks recall after injuries forced coach Dave Rennie to bolster his outside-back stocks. The All Blacks face another tough assignment this weekend – this time Ireland in a Nations Championship showdown at Eden Park. The...