Boks brace for physical France
Warren Whiteley

Boks brace for physical France

Springbok captain Warren Whiteley says his side are expecting a fierce physical response from France in the crucial second Test on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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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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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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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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Bok coach has backline conundrum
Jan Serfontein scores agaisnt France at Loftus

Bok coach has backline conundrum

Jesse Kriel’s injury may force at least one change to the Springbok back division ahead of the second Test against France, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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