Etzebeth rubbishes ‘friendly’ talk
Eben Etzebeth says the Springboks will hold nothing back when they clash with New Zealand at a sold-out Twickenham on Friday in their final hit-out before the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Faf: Boks have a point to prove
Faf de Klerk says the Springboks will be focused on themselves, and not the All Blacks on Friday, although a painful loss to the old enemy still gnaws at the world champions.
Meyer: Kriel a better fit at 15 for Boks
Heyneke Meyer says the Springboks’ style doesn’t always suit Jesse Kriel at outside centre, but is delighted with the experienced campaigner’s performance against Wales.
Pollard, Am ready to tackle Scots?
Jacques Nienaber has revealed that Handre Pollard and Lukhanyo Am are on track to recover in time for the Springboks’ opening World Cup fixture.
‘Left-field’ Canan ready for outside shot
The Springboks pulled a surprise by naming Canan Moodie to start at outside centre against the All Blacks, but his coach and club teammate have backed him to swim in the deep end.
Boks gamble on Moodie
Canan Moodie will start in a new-look midfield for the Springboks in the final World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Friday.
Boks kick on from Manie’s misses
Jacques Nienaber and Siya Kolisi have rallied around Manie Libbok after another erratic performance from the kicking tee for the rookie Springbok flyhalf on Saturday.
Fit Pollard ‘waiting for his chance’
Handre Pollard is back in full training and even getting reps at inside centre as one of his teammates has confirmed the Bok flyhalf is ready to play at the World Cup.
Boks wallop Welsh whelps
Siya Kolisi picked up a try assist on his return as the Springboks put a youthful Wales to the sword in their penultimate World Cup warm-up in Cardiff on Saturday.
Kolisi: Our best is yet to come
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is confident the defending world champions have laid the building blocks for their team combinations and style of play to all click in France.
