Stick: Pollard an ‘option’ for Boks

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has confirmed flyhalf Handre Pollard is among the candidates to replace injured hooker Malcolm Marx in the Springboks’ World Cup squad.

Watch: Duane doing it for his dad

Springbok star Duane Vermeulen opens up on losing his father at a young age, and how it inspired him to become one of the best No 8s in the world.

Bongi backs Brannas to fill big boots

Skipper Bongi Mbonambi is confident Deon Fourie can slot in at hooker for the Springboks in France in the absence of regular Bomb Squad member Malcolm Marx.

Watch: Boks crash Brannas party

The likes of Vincent Koch and Jacques Nienaber chime in as Springbok utility forward Deon Fourie and assistant coach Felix Jones sit down for interviews with SuperSport.

Jake: Pollard’s Bok call-up is crucial

Jake White understands it will be tough on incumbent Manie Libbok, but says the Boks can ill-afford not to rope in flyhalf Handre Pollard for the rest of the World Cup.

Foster rues De Groot red card

A late red card for prop Ethan de Groot for a dangerous tackle was the one blip in an otherwise pleasing All Blacks win on Friday, according to head coach Ian Foster.

England back Ludlum, Vunipola on bench

England have named Lewis Ludlam in place of Billy Vunipola at No 8 for the World Cup Pool D clash with Japan after his impressive defensive stint against Argentina.

Roigard stars in All Blacks rout

Scrumhalf Cam Roigard had a field day to help New Zealand to an 11-try thrashing of Namibia in the two teams’ second World Cup match in Toulouse on Friday.

Marx loss a body blow to Boks

The Springboks’ World Cup rivals will breathe easier knowing a key weapon in the defending champions’ arsenal in France has been neutralised, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Watch: Bok kit gets Checkers buy-in

Checkers have released a cheeky advert in response to the retail giants’ influence on the much-maligned alternate strip worn by the Springboks at the World Cup.