Schalk: Boks risking ‘flip-flop’ failure

Schalk Burger says the Springboks have made too many changes for Saturday’s Test against the All Blacks in Wellington. Rassie Erasmus has made seven alterations to his starting XV for the Rugby Championship rematch, including a new-look backline with Sacha...

Smit backs Rassie’s squad rotation

Former Springbok captain John Smit believes Rassie Erasmus is making the right call by rotating his squad for Saturday’s must-win Test against the All Blacks in Wellington. Erasmus made seven changes to his starting lineup for the second Rugby Championship clash,...

Sharks unleash Edwill on Stormers

Springbok wing Edwill van der Merwe will make his first appearance for the Sharks against the Stormers in George on Friday. Coach John Plumtree has named a 28-man squad for the pre-season clash at Outeniqua Park, as the Durbanites continue preparations for the new...

Stormers’ Bok duo to shake off the rust

Two Springboks will get game time for the Stormers in Friday’s pre-season match against the Sharks at Outeniqua Park. Director of rugby John Dobson has named a 28-man squad for the fixture in George. An extended squad will then spend most of next week in the Southern...

Damian ready to dazzle with SFM, Canan

Damian Willemse says he’s relishing the chance to combine with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Canan Moodie in a new-look Springbok backline against the All Blacks in Wellington. With Damian de Allende being rested for Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch, Willemse has...