Roberts: Bok ‘machine’ just the test for Wales
Jamie Roberts believes the world champion Springboks on Saturday could be the ultimate reality check for a struggling Wales side desperate to avoid a winless season.
Boks opt to rest Ox
Rassie Erasmus has decided to allow Ox Nche to rest for Saturday’s clash with Wales, causing the Springboks to reshuffle the front row.
Bok lock braced to battle ‘cornered dogs’
Preparing for his first Test since the World Cup final, Jean Kleyn knows the Springboks are in for an armwrestle against a desperate Wales outfit in Cardiff on Saturday.
Gatland: All eyes on Boks
Warren Gatland insists he is focused solely on Saturday’s Test against the Springboks and not talk of his future as Wales stare down the barrel of a win-less calendar year.
Struggling Wales switch up for Bok showdown
Under-pressure Warren Gatland has made four changes to Wales’ starting XV thrashed by Australia to face South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.
Rassie supports under-fire Gatland
Coaching can be a lonely place, South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said Tuesday, insisting that under-pressure Wales counterpart Warren Gatland has not become “bad” overnight.
Rassie: Boks to show ‘class’ in Cardiff
Rassie Erasmus has backed the Springboks’ mix of experience and youth against Wales on Saturday to finish the year on a high for the world champions.
Beard blow for Wales
Wales have been dealt a significant setback ahead of their clash with the Springboks, as experienced lock Adam Beard has been ruled out due to a knee injury.
Coach Duane to ‘climb into’ Boks
The Springboks have no plans to take their foot off the gas in their preparations for the final match of 2024 against Wales, especially after a stuttering finish in their win at Twickenham.
Ox boost for Boks
The Springboks have breathed a sigh of relief over Ox Nche, as the world champions hinted at using the wider squad in their final Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff.
