Jaco Kriel has been ruled out of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour after sustaining a knee injury in Japan, while Jannie du Plessis has been withdrawn from the squad.
Mark Alexander was elected unopposed as the new president of SA Rugby on Thursday, while Francois Davids – a serving member of the executive council – will be his deputy.
Former Bok coach Peter de Villiers believes Frans Steyn should be immediately recalled to the national side.
Duane Vermeulen says he wants to be part of finding a solution to the Springboks’ woes, but can’t see a ‘positive outcome’ with the way things are currently going.
England intend to develop a playing style that is very different to that of the All Blacks, and the Springboks should too, writes JON CARDINELLI.
The All Blacks stormed to a 57-15 win on Saturday to hand the Springboks their biggest defeat ever at home, reports JON CARDINELLI at Kings Park. Steve Hansen’s All Blacks…
Former captain Jean de Villiers believes the only way the Boks can beat the All Blacks this Saturday is by persisting with a pragmatic approach, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
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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…)