Pollard eager to take charge
Handré Pollard takes on the defence in Dublin

Pollard eager to take charge

Handré Pollard feels that he has the patience, as well as the tactical ability to lift the Springboks out of their current slump. JON CARDINELLI in London reports. (more…)

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Bok coach denies clash with boss
Mark Alexander and Allister Coetzee

Bok coach denies clash with boss

Allister Coetzee says his post-match meeting with SA Rugby president Mark Alexander was ‘productive’ and in no way heated. JON CARDINELLI in Paris reports. (more…)

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Bok midfield braces for Aki impact
Bok centre Jesse Kriel against Ireland

Bok midfield braces for Aki impact

Jesse Kriel feels that the Springboks have what it takes to keep Ireland’s hulking centres Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw in check on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Ireland vs Springboks preview
Johnny Sexton takes on Jan Serfontein in 2014

Ireland vs Springboks preview

The Springboks’ game management skills will be under scrutiny when they front a pragmatic, yet polished Ireland side on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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