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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Springboks start Rassie reign with defeat
Wales on attack against the Boks

Springboks start Rassie reign with defeat

Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Preview: Springboks vs Wales
Pieter-Steph du Toit is tackled by Wales' Ken Owens

Preview: Springboks vs Wales

The Springboks need to end their losing run against Wales and begin the Rassie Erasmus-era with a bang in Washington DC on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Du Toit ready to set example
Pieter-Steph du Toit

Du Toit ready to set example

Pieter-Steph du Toit says receiving the captaincy for the Springboks’ one-off Test against Wales in Washington DC exceeded his wildest dreams. (more…)

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