SA’s Nonu: De Allende tipped to dominate
New Zealand rugby greats have hailed Damian de Allende as the Springboks’ not-so-secret weapon for the Rugby Championship.
Rassie backs his No 8s amid Roos murmurs
Despite missing players like Jasper Wiese, Elrigh Louw and Cameron Hanekom, coach Rassie Erasmus feels there’s sufficient cover in the Bok squad to fill the void at No 8.
Rassie’s Bok flyhalf poker game
Coach Rassie Erasmus says there is no first-choice flyhalf in the Springbok squad and selection at No 10 changes to keep the opposition guessing.
Cheika: Bok Tests huge for All Blacks
Michael Cheika says the All Blacks’ two-match ‘series’ against the Springboks in September will be “really pivotal” for Scott Robertson’s men.
Watch: Boks put Junior Bok to the test
Several Springboks tried to rip the ball from Junior Boks star Batho Hlekani in training – only one succeeded.
Rassie’s Boks ‘zone in’ on Wallabies
The Springboks wrapped up the first week of their Rugby Championship preparation camp in Johannesburg, with Rassie Erasmus hailing the mental and physical progress made.
Boks on top but ABs close in
The two Rugby Championship clashes between the Springboks and the All Blacks in New Zealand, could decide top spot on the World Rugby rankings.
Paige: Pead ticks all the boxes
Rudy Paige expects to see Haashim Pead in a Springbok jersey “sooner rather than later”.
Scrum doc hopes All Blacks ‘give it’ to Boks
Former All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron hopes Scott Robertson’s side can put the Springboks “in their place” when the teams clash in the Rugby Championship.
King Carlos hails Tonyball’s Bok impact
Carlos Spencer has lauded former teammate Tony Brown’s influence on the Springboks while admitting New Zealand rugby misses South African sides in Super Rugby.
