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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Elton Jantjies in action during the Autumn Nations Series match between Scotland and South Africa at BT Murrayfield, on November 13, 2021, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Paul Devlin/SNS Group via Getty Images)

Stick: Elton’s return puts Boks in a better position

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says concerns over Handre Pollard’s fatigue prompted the Springboks to recall Elton Jantjies for Saturday’s match against the Wallabies in Adelaide.

Stick: NZ more dangerous with Mo’unga

Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the promotion of Richie Mo’unga to start for the All Blacks at the expense of Beauden Barrett makes New Zealand more formidable this week.

Boks throw down gauntlet to Ireland

Ireland are the No 1-ranked side on the planet but a fired-up Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the 2022 Rugby Championship will reveal the “best team in the world” this season.

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Stick: Boks not focused on All Blacks

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are concentrated solely on improving their game before preparing for back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks in the Republic.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 15: Mzwandile Stick during the South African men's national rugby team captain's media conference at Southern Sun Waterfront on July 15, 2022 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stick fires back at Jake, backs Boks to embrace challenge

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick is “disappointed” with recent criticism from Jake White but confident the Springboks will beat Wales in the decisive Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Bok assistant coaches lend EP a helping hand

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will be impressed with his assistants Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids helping out at their former stomping ground, Eastern Province.

Stick backs Jantjies to flourish

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has thrown his support behind Elton Jantjies, who have earned a rare start at flyhalf for the Boks in Edinburgh.

The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Kolisi: Boks will be boosted by past success against All Blacks

Captain Siya Kolisi says there is still good reason for the Springboks to take some confidence into Saturday’s highly anticipated Test against the All Blacks.

Boks make most of extra week in Australia

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks have settled in well and will benefit from the extra week in Australia as they prepare for their demanding Rugby Championship schedule in the next four weeks.