‘Cheslin the best player in the world’
Cheslin Kolbe is the top candidate in the race to be crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, according to SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Fassi flying with ‘freedom to attack’
Aphelele Fassi is thriving in Tony Brown’s attack and making good use of Willie le Roux’s veteran experience.
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.
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Rassie: Hanekom a Bok Army Knife
Rassie Erasmus says Cameron Hanekom’s versatility makes him an asset to the Springboks as the Vodacom Bulls loose forward preprare for his debut off the bench against Wales on Saturday.
Rassie: Hendrikse brothers must deliver
Rassie Erasmus says the Hendrikse brothers’ selection as the Springboks’ halfback pairing against Wales is about performance, not sentimentality.
Bok bruiser turning his dream into reality
Cameron Hanekom can’t wait to face Wales on Saturday at Principality Stadium, where the uncapped youngster is ready to make his mark across the Springbok back row.
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.
