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…)
Frans Steyn and Bismarck du Plessis have been ruled out of the series against England due to injuries sustained in the Top 14 final. (more…)
The Springboks can be expected to offer more than a one-dimensional approach in the three-Test series against England, but the accuracy of execution will be key to their cause, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen says former Stormers teammate Siya Kolisi will make a fine Springbok captain, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus says Rob du Preez’s charged-down kick that led to Wales’ match-winning try in Washington wasn’t entirely his fault. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springboks combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)
Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)