Low-tech Baa Baas locked on Tshituka

Sam Cane is stepping into the unknown against Vincent Tshituka on Saturday, but the former All Blacks skipper is relishing the prospect of testing himself against the Springbok rookie. The seasoned Cane – named at No 7 for the Barbarians this week – concedes he hasn’t...

Franco: Boks now the hunted

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says the Springboks have a target on their back. Speaking on The Lekker Rugby Pod, the former Bok flyhalf said every team in world rugby is gunning for the Boks and will be delivering their best in an attempt to boss Rassie Erasmus’...

Kolisi out, Kriel captains Boks

Jesse Kriel leads the Springboks into battle against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Regular skipper Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of the non-cap match through injury, with Marco van Staden coming straight into the starting lineup. The rest of the...

Du Preez has golden Bok opportunity

Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Du Preez is ideally placed to impress, with Jasper Wiese...