Preview: Scotland vs Springboks
Duane Vermeulen against Scotland in 2015

Preview: Scotland vs Springboks

The Springbok forwards will hold the key to victory when the side fronts a dangerous Scotland outfit at Murrayfield on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Patchy Boks need to put down marker
England celebrate their win over the Boks

Patchy Boks need to put down marker

The attack, as well as the management of the subs, will be in the spotlight when the Springboks go hunting an 80-minute performance in Edinburgh, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Jones returns to face Springboks
Huw Jones heads to the tryline

Jones returns to face Springboks

Former Stormers centre Huw Jones will start in one of six personnel changes to the Scotland side to face the Boks in Edinburgh on Saturday. (more…)

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Van Straaten: Bok kicking not up to scratch
Bok flyhalf Handré Pollard

Van Straaten: Bok kicking not up to scratch

Kicking guru Braam van Straaten says that the Springboks’ wayward tactical kicking is compromising their ability to win territory and control Test matches. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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Springboks targeting set-piece improvement
The Boks fail to secure a lineout

Springboks targeting set-piece improvement

Springbok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says there are still areas of their set-piece that needs tweaking when they face Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. (more…)

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Papier due for first Bok start
Embrose Papier in Bok training

Papier due for first Bok start

A forecast of fine weather for Edinburgh this Saturday should encourage Bok coach Rassie Erasmus to hand Embrose Papier his first start at scrumhalf, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Back-row dilemma for Erasmus
Pieter-Steph du Toit

Back-row dilemma for Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus faces a tough call between managing his top players and fielding a pack that can neutralise Scotland’s breakdown bandits, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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