Coetzee: Ireland are ‘All Blacks of Europe’
Ireland take on the Bok defence in 2016

Coetzee: Ireland are ‘All Blacks of Europe’

The Springboks expect Ireland to spring a few tactical surprises when the two teams clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Dublin. (more…)

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Duane, Steyn would bolster Springboks
Frans Steyn and Duane Vermeulen in France

Duane, Steyn would bolster Springboks

The Springboks have missed a trick by overlooking the value that Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn could have added to the end-of-year tour, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Vermeulen hopes for Springbok recall
Duane Vermeulen in action against France in 2013

Vermeulen hopes for Springbok recall

A rejuvenated Duane Vermeulen feels that he could lend some much-needed grunt and experience to the Springbok loose-forward contingent in Europe this November. JON CARDINELLI in Dublin reports. (more…)

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Springboks must stick to strengths
Eben Etzebeth on the charge

Springboks must stick to strengths

The Springboks should take cognisance of Western Province’s precise and powerful playoff performance in Saturday’s Currie Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS. In the Boks’ final Rugby Championship clash in Cape…

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Springboks thin in key positions
Ross Cronjé

Springboks thin in key positions

Allister Coetzee is set for yet another player management challenge on what could be a gruelling four-Test tour of Europe, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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