Van Graan: Russell can hurt Springboks

Johann van Graan says Finn Russell has the quality to pose a major threat to the Springboks if he is fit for Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown at Loftus Versfeld. The Bath coach, who worked with Russell throughout the club season, says the 33-year-old’s rugby...

Willemse the star of the show

Damian Willemse’s world-class display inspired the Springboks to a statement victory over England despite a familiar first-half wobble, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Boks exploded out of the blocks at Ellis Park on Saturday before...
Gaza goes high to celebrate 50

Gaza goes high to celebrate 50

Springbok hero Damian Willemse credited the team’s aerial game with being pivotal in their win over England at Ellis Park, modestly failing to mention how he was utterly critical to the cause. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The fullback was immense in contesting,...
Rassie reveals initial Ox injury prognosis

Rassie reveals initial Ox injury prognosis

Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on Springbok prop Ox Nché’s knee injury. The 30-year-old hobbled off in the eighth minute of the Boks’ 45-21 win against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, shortly after making a memorable run that resulted in winger Cheslin...
Rassie: Boks had to be honest at half-time

Rassie: Boks had to be honest at half-time

Coach Rassie Erasmus says a frank half-time intervention was needed after the Springboks went flat in the second quarter of Saturday’s Nations Championship Test at Ellis Park. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The world champions dug deep into a script from last season to...
George: Bok defeat will make us better

George: Bok defeat will make us better

Coach Steve Borthwick and captain Jamie George are confident that a youthful England team can learn from their disappointing Ellis Park experience on Saturday. The Springboks secured a 45-21 win in their Nations Championship opener, racing into a 17-0 lead before a...

Schoeman strikes as Scots lash Los Pumas

Pierre Schoeman scored a try in his 50th Test as Scotland hammered Argentina in the Nations Championship in Cordoba on Saturday. The South African prop’s magical moment came in a dominant first half before a clinical 30 minutes in the second period for the visitors,...
Doogz: Boks had to ask some serious questions

Doogz: Boks had to ask some serious questions

Damian de Allende says the Springboks took a hard look at themselves at half-time before producing a dominant second-half display against England. The veteran centre – who was named Man of the Match – said the world champions expected England to fight back after their...