Kolbe takes Canan under his wing
World Cup hero Cheslin Kolbe is excited to face Wales on Saturday, as part of a new-look Springbok back three that includes rising star Canan Moodie.
All Blacks stars to miss Bok duel
The All Blacks will be without two pivotal players for their clash with the Springboks in London, and are also set to miss New Zealand’s World Cup opener against France.
Frans fired up for cup warm-ups
Frans Malherbe says the Springboks are ready for an all-out battle against Wales on Saturday, as it is exactly what the world champions need to prime them for the World Cup.
World-beating Boks to wallop Wales
The Springboks should smash a “bits and pieces” Wales 23 on Saturday, with a showing that reminds everyone why South Africa are world champions, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Farrell senior slams ‘circus’ over Owen
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has labelled the “circus” surrounding the row over son Owen’s rescinded red card “absolutely disgusting”.
Wales suffer double blow for Bok clash
Wales have lost two key experienced members of their backline for the World Cup warm-up match against the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Ox: Salads don’t win scrums
Ox Nche will be fueled by the power of cake when he makes his return for the Springboks in the World Cup warm-up against Wales on Saturday.
Biggar back at 10 against Boks
Dan Biggar will pull the strings as Wales named a much-changed matchday-23 to face the Springboks in their final World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday.
Nienaber backs ‘battle-hardened’ Boks
Head coach Jacques Nienaber is confident the Springbok 23 selected to face Wales on Saturday are primed to “peak at the right time” in the build-up to the World Cup.
