Erasmus: Pollard, Jantjies knew the plan

Rassie Erasmus says Handré Pollard and Elton Jantjies knew from the start of the Rugby Championship who was set to start Saturday’s Test against Australia.

Bok coach explains team changes

Rassie Erasmus says he felt the time was right to rotate players such as Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx for Saturday’s clash against the Wallabies.

Du Toit: Wallabies will target breakdown

Pieter-Steph du Toit says the Springboks are preparing for a battle at the breakdown against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Bok selection surprises Cheika

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika admits he was taken aback by the number of changes the Boks have made for Saturday’s clash in Brisbane.

Doubts linger around Pocock, Folau

Wallabies stars Israel Folau and David Pocock are still carrying injury niggles going into the Test against the Springboks on Saturday.

Superbru: Springboks or Wallabies?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship, Pro14 and Currie Cup games.

Preview: Wallabies vs Springboks

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to another dance of the desperates featuring the Wallabies and Springboks in Brisbane.

Preview: All Blacks vs Argentina

The All Blacks should strengthen a position of ascendancy in the Rugby Championship by claiming a bonus-point victory over Argentina on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

13 Springbok stats and facts

For the Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

Folau returns, Beale at 10

Israel Folau will return at fullback and Kurtley Beale will start at flyhalf for the Wallabies against the Springboks in Brisbane on Saturday.