Mallett: Boks picked Roos so he can’t play for France
Nick Mallett says the decision to field an overhauled Springbok lineup against Wales is a deliberate one to keep players like Evan Roos available for the next two World Cups.
Test picks: Boks to win series, or Wales to make history?
The SARugbymag.co.za team formed a ruck over this weekend’s Test matches and there’s a cheeky red hand on the ball in Bloemfontein.
Watch: Roos sad at Vermeulen’s absence
Ahead of his Test debut against Wales on Saturday, Evan Roos has opened up about his experiences in the Springbok camp so far.
Biggar: Esterhuizen doesn’t weaken Boks
Wales captain Dan Biggar says the inclusion of Premiership star Andre Esterhuizen in the Bok midfield at the expense of Damian de Allende won’t make the world champions easier to beat.
Arendse owes Bok success to Kolbe
Former sevens star Kurt-Lee Arendse was inspired to not give up on his Springbok dream by fellow pocket rockets Cheslin Kolbe and Gio Aplon.
Watch: Wales to ambush Bok ‘All-Stars’
The Money Man flies the flag but Lions great Scott Gibbs and Zelim Nel turn red.
Nyakane: Bok silent bullies to hurt Wales
Veteran prop Trevor Nyakane says the Springboks want to “inflict pain” on Wales in an expected bruising battle at ‘Die Begrafplaas’ in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Wales change one for Bok ‘aerial’ duel
Faced with an overhauled Springbok team for the Test in Bloemfontein on Saturday, Wales coach Wayne Pivac has made just one alteration to his starting lineup.
Wales on red alert for ‘in-form’ Bloem Boks
Captain Dan Biggar says a heavily changed Springbok lineup featuring several ‘in-form’ players has made Wales more cautious of the challenge they will face in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
One Bok in fans’ Greatest XV
A highly influential and decorated Springbok is the only South African selected by supporters in a star-studded lineup.
