Plum: Hooker can blunt All Blacks threat

Former Sharks coach John Plumtree expects Ethan Hooker to bring a “physical edge” to the Springboks’ game against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. Hooker has been selected on the left wing for the second Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at Cape Town...

Boks make late changes for Cape clash

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has made two starting XV changes and a new addition to the bench for Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test at Cape Town Stadium. Wing Cheslin Kolbe and flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have been drafted into the run-on side against...

Kitshoff raises red flag over Brannas gamble

Steven Kitshoff says it’s concerning that the Springboks don’t have specialist hooker cover for Saturday’s second Test against the All Blacks in Cape Town. Deon Fourie, who turns 40 next month, is set to provide cover for Malcolm Marx from the bench, reprising the...

Skinstad: Loss will galvanise Boks

Bob Skinstad believes the Springboks’ defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park could prove to be merely a bump in the road to a hat-trick of World Cup titles. The Boks surrendered their 12-match winning streak and No 1 ranking with a 33-16 defeat last Saturday, leaving...

Kitsie reveals Siya’s hidden Bok superpower

Steven Kitshoff believes Siya Kolisi’s return to the Springbok starting XV could provide the leadership and composure the team needs to bounce back against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Saturday. Kolisi comes back into the No 6 jersey after Paul de Villiers impressed...