BJ: French no match for Bok scrum

South Africa’s set-piece prowess and front-row stocks will prove too strong for France in Paris on Friday night, according to former Springbok prop BJ Botha. The Boks lock horns with Les Bleus in the second Test of the world champions’ Nations Championship tour and...

Habana: Rassie’s success 20 years in making

Bryan Habana has explained what he believes is behind Rassie Erasmus’ sustained success as Springbok head coach. Under Erasmus, the Boks have won two World Cups, three Rugby Championships, and series against the British & Irish Lions and All Blacks. They are also...

Watch: Dupont tears it up at 10

Highlights from Antoine Dupont’s eight starts at flyhalf for Toulouse ahead of Friday night’s Test against the Springboks, when he will wear the France No 10 jersey for the first time. FRANS: Don’t obsess over Dupont Here’s a glimpse of Antoine Dupont playing...

All Blacks hoping for French favour

A France win against the Springboks would not only boost the All Blacks’ hopes of reaching the Nations Championship final but also send them to the top of the world rankings. New Zealand will move to No 1 if Les Bleus win by any margin in Paris on Friday night, but...

Watch: Rapid Rassie shows his skills

A young Rassie Erasmus displays a full repertoire in attack and defence in this clip from his playing days with the Springboks and Cats. WATCH: Bok ‘Kavaliere’ a sign – Schalla Photo: Adam Pretty/Allsport The post Watch: Rapid Rassie shows his skills appeared first on...

Ireland lock can’t be bothered by Boks

James Ryan says Ireland are “not thinking about South Africa”, a blockbuster clash with the world champions following Saturday’s Test against Fiji. The lock, who returns to the starting XV after coming off the bench against Argentina last week, insists the Irish...