Springboks must prepare for ‘huge onslaught’
Jaco Kriel wins a turnover penalty in PE

Springboks must prepare for ‘huge onslaught’

Jaco Kriel says the Springboks are expecting an improved performance from Argentina in Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch in Salta. (more…)

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Pack progress a plus for Springboks
Eben Etzebeth congratulates his team after Raymond Rhule's try

Pack progress a plus for Springboks

The Springboks’ excellent set-piece and breakdown performance in Port Elizabeth bodes well for the more challenging clashes in Argentina and Australasia, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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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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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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Springboks face fight for par finish
Beauden Barrett beats the Springbok defence in 2016

Springboks face fight for par finish

A second-place finish for the Springboks in the Rugby Championship would signify progress – but only in the context of a nightmare two-year period, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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