Jean: Boks, Ireland to throw out taunts
Jean de Villiers believes there will be mind games in the build-up to the Springboks’ blockbuster clash with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
Watch: Bok anthem butchered
Was this the worst rendition of the South African national anthem since Ras Dumisani?
Moodie: Boks’ South African-ness fuelled fightback
Centre Canan Moodie says the Springboks’ dramatic win over Italy was another reminder of the team’s identity and resilience.
Gaza: Boks desperate to crack the Aviva
Damian Willemse says the Springboks are embracing the scale of Saturday’s showdown against Ireland, as they look to break their winless run at the Aviva Stadium.
Ireland brace for game-changing Boks
Ireland have shifted their focus firmly onto the world champion Springboks after dismantling Australia in Dublin.
Wilson: Rugby is in dangerous territory now
Former All Blacks wing Jeff Wilson has delivered a blistering assessment of Franco Mostert’s red card in Turin.
Mallett blasts ‘permanent red’ law after Sous card
Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett believes Franco Mostert should never have been shown a straight red card in South Africa’s win over Italy in Turin.
Bongi back for Boks
Two front rowers will join the Springboks in Ireland on Sunday.
RG targets special 50th Test at Dublin ‘home’
RG Snyman says it would be an honour to earn his 50th Test cap for the Springboks against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
Rassie unleashes rugby’s hybrid giant
Rassie Erasmus has transformed Andre Esterhuizen from a “nearly man” at inside centre into Test rugby’s first true hybrid forward-back, writes @mark_keohane
