Pick ’em: Boks bury Baa Baas, Lions feast on Force
The Boks return to duty with a big win over the Barbarians, while the Lions quell the Force in Perth.
Low-tech Baa Baas locked on Tshituka
Sam Cane is stepping into the unknown against Vincent Tshituka on Saturday, but the former All Blacks skipper is relishing the prospect of testing himself against the Bok rookie.
Franco: Boks now the hunted
Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith says the Springboks have a target on their back.
Kolisi out, Kriel captains Boks
Jesse Kriel leads the Springboks into battle against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Watch: Bok flyers soar, Bakkies shanks it for Baa Baas
Let’s relive Bryan Habana and Breyton Paulse’s scoring prowess – and Bakkies Botha’s ‘goal-kicking’ – as the Springboks and Barbarians gear up for a historic clash in Mzansi.
Rassie: I’m looking for performance, not personality
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says building personal bonds with players can cloud judgement, which is why he is more interested in what makes his players perform on the field.
On this day: Steyn boots Boks to Lions series win
On 27 June in 2009, Morne Steyn stepped up and slotted an overtime winner for the Springboks against the British & Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld.
Du Preez has golden Bok opportunity
Jean-Luc du Preez has a rare chance to re-establish himself in the Springbok frame when he starts at No 8 against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Deans: Rassie not someone who likes to lose
Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans backs the legendary team to bring their trademark flair and courage against a focused Springbok outfit in Cape Town on Saturday.
Rassie hints at captaincy change
Siya Kolisi remains Rassie Erasmus’ first-choice Springbok skipper, but the head coach is looking at “young blood” to potentially succeed the two-time World Cup winner.
