Springbok tactics may surprise England
Bok No 8 Duane Vermeulen

Springbok tactics may surprise England

Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Springboks face race for synergy
Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn at a Springbok training session in 2011

Springboks face race for synergy

Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springboks combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Erasmus: Springboks had to split resources
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus: Springboks had to split resources

Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test
Bismarck du Plessis scores a try for Montpellier

Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Jones: England must be ready for everything
Eddie Jones and defence coach Paul Gustard arrive in Durban

Jones: England must be ready for everything

Eddie Jones says he expects the Springboks to boast traditional strengths under the guidance of new coach Rassie Erasmus, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Retallick to miss France series
Brodie Retallick

Retallick to miss France series

Brodie Retallick has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ three-Test series against France after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Chiefs’ loss to the Crusaders on Saturday. (more…)

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