Mostert: Ireland beaten, not defeated
Veteran forward Franco Mostert said the Springboks must deliver a top performance against a “stronger” Ireland outfit on Saturday to clinch a series victory in Durban.
Rassie releases surplus Boks
Rassie Erasmus has released nine players from the Springbok camp to their provincial unions for possible game time before next week’s clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
SA Rugby backs SABC’s Bok Tests blackout
SA Rugby has expressed its support for the SABC’s decision to suspend its planned broadcast of the Springbok matches against Ireland in the Republic.
Ireland wary of Bok threat out wide
Defence coach Simon Easterby emphasised the need for a quicker Irish response to counter the Boks’ expansive attack when the teams clash in Durban on Saturday.
Record-breaker Doogz has eyes on Irish prize
Set to break the Springbok record for most-capped centre pairing with Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende has his eyes firmly set on helping the world champions clinch a series win over Ireland on Saturday.
Watch: Why the Boks must bust Ireland
Keo & Zels talk about the importance of the Springboks beating Ireland in Durban to sweep the Six Nations champions and confirm their status as the world’s best team.
Rassie: We do things for SA
In the third episode of his vlog series, Rassie Erasmus shares his thoughts on being under public scrutiny and why he isn’t worried about criticism from overseas.
‘Coach’ Duane proving Bok value
Rassie Erasmus has revealed the immense value that the Springboks are getting out of Duane Vermeulen after the two-time World Cup winner’s quick transition from playing into coaching.
Ireland fired up to ‘one-up’ Boks physically
Ronan Kelleher says he is excited by the challenge of making a physical statement against the Springboks in Durban after his first Test ended in the disappointment of a yellow card for a penalty try.
Bongi urges ref to watch Ireland’s scrum ‘tricks’
Frustrated by Ireland’s scrum tactics last week, Bongi Mbonambi has called for fair play at the set piece as the Springboks look to seal the series in Durban on Saturday.
