Ackers: Boks can go to war with Nortje
Vodacom Bulls lock Ruan Nortje should start alongside Eben Etzebeth for the Springboks against Wales in the July series, according to former Lions coach Johan Ackermann.
Cooper to swoop in to stun Boks?
Another injury setback for Wallabies playmaker James O’Connor puts Quade Cooper in the picture to once again face the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
Saffas Abroad: Bok discards shine
Forgotten Springboks Akker van der Merwe and Robert du Preez were among a group of South African players starring for clubs in Japan, England and France.
Toulon boss retreats from Etzebeth criticism
Eben Etzebeth’s barnstorming performances for Toulon have won over club president Bernard Lemaître, who has walked back his criticism of the Springbok enforcer earlier this year.
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Jones slams Pivac, ‘rudderless’ Wales
Former Wales captain Gwyn Jones has hit out at head coach Wayne Pivac and says the Red Dragons could be ‘humiliated’ in the upcoming three-Test series against the Springboks in July.
North: Wales relish underdogs tag
George North is confident Wales can do to the Springboks in the upcoming three-Test series in July as Italy did to them in the historic final round Six Nations upset. DYLAN JACK reports.
Are Siya’s Boks the best ever?
Siya Kolisi’s triumphant squad against the 2021 British & Irish Lions are the best Springbok team in the professional era, according to Mark Keohane.
Kolisi extends with Sharks until 2027
Springbok skipper and loose forward Siya Kolisi looks set to pack down for the Sharks for the remainder of his career.
Wales coach under pressure as Boks loom after Italy loss
Wales coach Wayne Pivac understands he is in a job “where everybody is watching your every move” as he prepares for the three-Test series against the world champion Springboks following a dispiriting defeat by Italy.
