France strengthened for second Test
Scott Spedding

France strengthened for second Test

South African-born Scott Spedding will start at fullback in one of eight changes to the French team for the second Test against the Springboks in Durban. (more…)

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Steyn must start at 12 for Springboks
Frans Steyn

Steyn must start at 12 for Springboks

A player of Frans Steyn’s experience and match-winning ability should be starting for the Springboks rather than riding the bench, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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England edge Junior Boks to book place in final
Zach Mercer goes over to score

England edge Junior Boks to book place in final

England U20 captain Zach Mercer scored a 76th-minute try to snatch a thrilling 24-22 win over the Junior Springboks in the semi-finals of the U20 Championship in Georgia on Tuesday. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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Coetzee: Elton enjoys the pressure
Elton Jantjies attacks the line at Loftus Versfeld

Coetzee: Elton enjoys the pressure

Allister Coetzee says that Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies is finally starting to take responsibility as a game manager and leader, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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Smith wants sharper showing
Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith

Smith wants sharper showing

Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith has called for a more clinical attacking display against what should be an improved France defence in the second Test, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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