Brown hails André the Giant’s unique edge

Tony Brown says André Esterhuizen is one of the Springboks’ most valuable assets. The Bok attack coach says the powerhouse midfielder’s evolution into a hybrid forward-back has become a major tactical weapon for the world champions, allowing him to shift seamlessly...

Watch: Frenchman gets handsy with Bok hooker

France lock Romain Taofifénua’s ruck actions left Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx fuming. Look at 19 Blue and where his hand ends up then look at Malcolm and ask yourself why is Malcolm so upset? #France #Springboks pic.twitter.com/hRGbqQWCu9 — Jan Louw (@louwjl)...

Rassie: Boks no longer dwell on ref decisions

Rassie Erasmus says Lood de Jager’s red card against France should have been a 20-minute sanction rather than a permanent sending-off. However, the Bok coach insists they have learned not to let such moments derail them. The lock was shown red just before half time in...

André the Giant: Boks executed perfectly

Powerhouse André Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ ability to stay calm and clinical under pressure – even after going down to 14 men – was the difference in Paris. The Boks beat Les Bleus 32-17 at the Stade de France on Saturday, despite losing lock Lood de Jager to a...

Wales captain to miss Bok showdown

Wales’ horror start to the Steve Tandy era has gone from bad to worse. Captain Jac Morgan is expected to miss the rest of the November internationals after dislocating his shoulder in Sunday’s 52-28 defeat to Argentina in Cardiff. The British & Irish Lions flanker...