Massive two weeks for Manie
Flyhalf Manie Libbok must step up against Wales and New Zealand to prove why the Springboks were right not picking Elton Jantjies for the World Cup, writes GAVIN RICH.
Bomb Squad lost its impact?
The Springbok bench at the World Cup won’t be the same from four years ago in Japan, writes ROB HOUWING, and will be under pressure to live up to its proud mantle.
Wales get backline boost for Bok clash
Veteran winger Alex Cuthbert is one of two Wales reinforcements cleared fit for a World Cup warm-up match against the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.
England lose star for World Cup
England have suffered a huge blow to their World Cup title hopes after a key playmaker for the 2003 champions was ruled out of the tournament.
Arendse, Williams on bumpy Bok journey
World Cup debutants Kurt-Lee Arendse and Grant Williams are counting their blessings after both made the cut for the Springbok squad to help defend the Webb Ellis Cup.
On this day: Joubert puts three past Kiwis
On 14 August 2004, Springbok centre Marius Joubert scored a hat-trick against the All Blacks when South Africa beat New Zealand at Ellis Park.
Boks set to rev Hendrikse in Cardiff
Jacques Nienaber says Jaden Hendrikse is set to get his shot for the Springboks in the penultimate World Cup warm-up against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
Bok fans must face facts
Patriotism has blinded Springbok supporters to the possibility that their team will return from the World Cup having relinquished their crown, according to MARK KEOHANE.
Injuries cloud cup warm-up in France
Romain Ntamack and Duhan van der Merwe suffered injuries as World Cup hosts France edged Scotland in Saint-Étienne on Saturday.
Farrell sees red as England scrape win
Owen Farrell was sent off as England came from behind to beat Wales 19-17 in a scrappy World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham on Saturday.
