Steyn must start at 12 for Springboks
Frans Steyn

Steyn must start at 12 for Springboks

A player of Frans Steyn’s experience and match-winning ability should be starting for the Springboks rather than riding the bench, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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England edge Junior Boks to book place in final
Zach Mercer goes over to score

England edge Junior Boks to book place in final

England U20 captain Zach Mercer scored a 76th-minute try to snatch a thrilling 24-22 win over the Junior Springboks in the semi-finals of the U20 Championship in Georgia on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Coetzee: Elton enjoys the pressure
Elton Jantjies attacks the line at Loftus Versfeld

Coetzee: Elton enjoys the pressure

Allister Coetzee says that Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is finally starting to take responsibility as a game manager and leader, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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Smith wants sharper showing
Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith

Smith wants sharper showing

Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has called for a more clinical attacking display against what should be an improved France defence in the second Test, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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Highlanders claim famous victory over Lions
Waisake Naholo scores for the Highlanders

Highlanders claim famous victory over Lions

Highlanders replacement Marty Banks slotted a 74th-minute penalty to secure a thrilling 23-22 win over the British & Irish Lions in Dunedin on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Springboks rise in rankings
The Boks celebrate at Loftus

Springboks rise in rankings

The Springboks have risen to fifth in the World Rugby Rankings following their 37-14 win over France in Pretoria on Saturday. (more…)

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Kriel out, Mapoe to start for Boks
Lionel Mapoe at Bok training

Kriel out, Mapoe to start for Boks

Jan Serfontein and Lionel Mapoe are set to start in midfield in the second Test now that Jesse Kriel has been ruled out with concussion. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports. (more…)

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