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 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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Boks still at risk in the backline
Ruan Combrinck scores against Ireland

Boks still at risk in the backline

The injury-enforced absence of Warren Whiteley, as well as the omission of Ruan Combrinck, Frans Steyn, and Lukhanyo Am could cost the Boks dearly in the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Unbeaten All Blacks still looking to improve

The Springboks could be put to the sword when a rampant All Blacks side goes looking for a more ruthless performance on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.  (more…)

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