Rassie: Boks make everything personal
Rassie Erasmus insists that the Springboks aren’t out to make enemies, but that the world champions approach every opponent and Test fired up to “protect South Africa”.
Bok giant takes a shot at Saffas
Andre Esterhuizen isn’t a fan of South Africans representing other nations, saying he’d rather have “18 caps for the Springboks than 70 caps for a different country”.
Dupont back to skipper France
Antoine Dupont will make his return to the France team as captain for Saturday’s Test against Japan after sitting out the last 13 months of international duty.
Eddie rejigs Japan for Les Bleus clash
Head coach Eddie Jones has made six personnel changes to the Japan lineup to face France in Paris on Saturday.
Mapimpi emptying his Bok tank
Makazole Mapimpi is making the most of the time he has left in the Test arena, as the veteran winger continues to blaze a trail for the next generation of Springbok speedsters.
Boks wary of Duhan threat
Makazole Mapimpi said the Springboks will have a keen eye on Scotland’s South African flyer Duhan van der Merwe when the teams clash at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Scotland bruiser itching for ‘ultimate’ Bok Test
Jack Dempsey is keen to show how much Scotland have improved since their last meeting with the Springboks when they face the world champions in the “ultimate test” at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Ireland get triple boost for All Blacks clash
Hugo Keenan is among a trio of experienced backs who have been recalled to Ireland’s starting lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster Test against New Zealand.
Boks in three-way race for No 1 spot
In a weekend packed with potential shake-ups, the clash for the world’s top spot takes centre stage, as South Africa, Ireland, and New Zealand battle for the number-one ranking.
Duane: Hanekom’s Bok chance will come
Duane Vermeulen believes that Cameron Hanekom’s chance in the green and gold will come, but patience is key for the young Bulls loose forward.
