Cassiem to start, Bosch on bench for Springboks
zair Cassiem competes against Wales in 2016

Cassiem to start, Bosch on bench for Springboks

Uzair Cassiem will start at No 8 for the Springboks against Argentina in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, while Curwin Bosch is set to make his Test debut from the bench. (more…)

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Boks wary of Argentina
Martin Landajo against the Boks last year

Boks wary of Argentina

Assistant coach Franco Smith says the Boks expect to face a ‘complete onslaught’ from Argentina in this Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship clash, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Jantjies to trust his technique
Elton Jantjies lines up a kick at goal

Jantjies to trust his technique

Elton Jantjies says he will continue to trust his natural instincts and goal-kicking technique in the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Springboks to back Coenie and Cassiem
Coenie Oosthuizen and Uzair Cassiem during Bok training

Springboks to back Coenie and Cassiem

Coenie Oosthuizen is set to start his first Test since 2014, while Uzair Cassiem appears poised to make just his second Springbok appearance, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Who will fill Whiteley void?
Bok loose forward Uzair Cassiem

Who will fill Whiteley void?

Assistant coach Johann van Graan believes the Boks have the necessary personnel to adjust in the absence of Warren Whiteley, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Springboks monitor Cronjé & Kolisi
Ross Cronjé during Bok training on Monday

Springboks monitor Cronjé & Kolisi

The Springboks are closely monitoring the fitness of Ross Cronjé and Siya Kolisi ahead of the first Rugby Championship Test against Argentina this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Port Elizabeth. (more…)

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Tighthead trouble for Springboks
Springbok prop Frans Malherbe

Tighthead trouble for Springboks

The Springboks have suffered a further setback with news that Frans Malherbe is set to miss the Test against Argentina due to a neck injury. (more…)

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Springboks face back-row dilemma
Uzair Cassiem on his Bok debut

Springboks face back-row dilemma

Allister Coetzee’s greatest selection challenge at the start of the Rugby Championship will be to find the best possible back-row balance for the Springboks, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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