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...

Deans: Rassie not someone who likes to lose

Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday. Speaking to the media on Thursday in the buildup to the first clash between the teams on South African...

Rassie hints at captaincy change

Siya Kolisi remains Rassie Erasmus’ first-choice Springbok skipper, but the head coach is looking at “young blood” to potentially succeed the two-time World Cup winner. Kolisi will lead the world champions in Saturday’s season-opening clash against the Barbarians in...