Andre the Prius to power Bok 8-0?

Scrum coach Daan Human believes the best is yet to come from Andre Esterhuizen, whose unconventional hybrid role has added another weapon to the Springbok arsenal. Esterhuizen packed down in the scrum during South Africa’s emphatic win over the Barbarians at Cape Town...
Watch: Boan gets stuck in

Watch: Boan gets stuck in

New Springbok recruit Boan Venter has finally linked up with the rest of the squad – and forwards coach Daan Human wasted no time in putting him to work. Amid a shortage of loosehead props in the Bok squad, Venter had been called up as cover should another injury...

Italy bring bite, not just bark, to Bok showdown

The Springboks may boast superior firepower and form heading into their two-Test series against Italy, but Rassie Erasmus’ men would be wise not to underestimate the Azzurri – especially with a few dangerous individuals in their ranks, including one born on South...

Boks rate Italy scrum

Springbok scrum coach Daan Human and front-row forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels expect a bruising battle against Italy at Loftus. The world champions kick off their Test campaign on Saturday on the back of a 54-7 win against the Barbarians in Cape Town. The Azzurri, who...

Kwaai Kolbe puts in another stunner

Cheslin Kolbe is hands-down South Africa’s most valuable player, and much of the Springboks’ success will depend on him staying fit and doing what he’s been doing. The twinkle-toed 31-year-old stepped his way past five defenders in his 80-minute shift against the...

Les Bleus sweat over crocked stars

Head coach Fabien Galthie has his fingers crossed over two injury concerns for France days away from their first Test with New Zealand in Dunedin. Fullback Cheikh Tiberghien and winger Gabin Villiere were expected to be named by Galthie in the starting lineup for the...