Rookie Bok wing oozing confidence
S'bu Nkosi at a Springbok training session

Rookie Bok wing oozing confidence

S’bu Nkosi believes that the new-look Springbok back three will rise to the challenge of an England aerial assault at Ellis Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg. (more…)

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Erasmus: Springboks can’t be conservative
Bok coach Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus: Springboks can’t be conservative

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will never catch up to other leading teams in world rugby unless they are willing to keep trying new things, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Kolisi leading Springbok change
Siya Kolisi scores against France

Kolisi leading Springbok change

History will be made on Wednesday when Rassie Erasmus names Siya Kolisi to lead a Springbok starting side that includes at least six black African players. (more…)

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De Klerk ready to take control for Springboks
Faf de Klerk training with the Springboks

De Klerk ready to take control for Springboks

Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk feels that a stint with the Sale Sharks in the Premiership has prepared him for a tactical arm-wrestle against England this June. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg. (more…)

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New back-three for Springboks
Aphiwe Dyantyi and Willie le Roux at Bok training on Tuesday

New back-three for Springboks

Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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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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