All Blacks assistant expects ‘brutal’ Boks
Ian Foster insists the All Blacks will not underestimate the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.
Boks rally behind Rassie
Damian de Allende and Matt Proudfoot insist head coach Rassie Erasmus has the full support of the entire Springbok set-up.
Erasmus: My contract means nothing
Coach Rassie Erasmus says his future depends on the Springboks getting a result from Saturday’s match against the All Blacks in Wellington.
Mapimpi blow for Boks
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has flown home after injuring his knee in the Rugby Championship loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.
Rassie: Bongi was struggling
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says hooker Bongi Mbonambi was substituted before half-time against the Wallabies because he had emptied the tank.
Bok coach explains team changes
Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.
Krige: Van Staden should start for Boks
Former Springbok captain Corné Krige says Rassie Erasmus must pick a fetcher to counter the threat of Wallabies flanks David Pocock and Michael Hooper. DYLAN JACK reports.
Paulse: There will be ups and downs
Breyton Paulse says inconsistent performances should be expected from Springboks as Rassie Erasmus tests combinations. DYLAN JACK reports.
Kolbe could get Bok fullback chance
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has hinted that Cheslin Kolbe could get an opportunity to play at fullback.
Erasmus: I will help Bulls if need be
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says any involvement with the Bulls next year will be in line with his role as SA Rugby’s director of rugby.
