Who should back up Marx?
Bismarck du Plessis and Adriaan Strauss in Bok training in 2014

Who should back up Marx?

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces a complex selection decision when it comes to picking the backup players to provide cover for star hooker Malcolm Marx, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus
The Springboks sing the national anthem

Transformation targets a priority – Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus remains confident that the Springboks will reach their target of 45% black-player representation over the course of the 2018 Test season. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy
Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday

Erasmus faces ‘bold call’ on captaincy

Rassie Erasmus says a younger, less experienced player could lead the Springboks this June if Warren Whiteley and Eben Etzebeth fail to recover from their respective injuries. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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Nkosi called up to Springbok camp
Sbu Nkosi carries against the Blues

Nkosi called up to Springbok camp

Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi is among the 15 Sharks players called up to the third Springbok alignment camp in Umhlanga from 22-25 April. (more…)

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Springboks can have no excuses
Rassie Erasmus

Springboks can have no excuses

Rassie Erasmus is being equipped with all the desired tools to execute a quick turnaround plan for the Springboks, but this also has to engender a culture of no excuses during the 2018 season, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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SA Rugby relaxes selection rule
Rassie Erasmus

SA Rugby relaxes selection rule

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be allowed to pick overseas-based players who have less than 30 Test caps if he gives valid reasons for their selection. (more…)

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