New back-three for Springboks
Aphiwe Dyantyi and Willie le Roux at Bok training on Tuesday

New back-three for Springboks

Aphiwe Dyantyi and S’bu Nkosi are poised to make their Test debuts against England this Saturday, while Willie le Roux is set to start at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Springbok tactics may surprise England
Bok No 8 Duane Vermeulen

Springbok tactics may surprise England

Duane Vermeulen says England might be surprised by the Springboks’ tactical approach in the first Test of the series, reports JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Springboks face race for synergy
Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn at a Springbok training session in 2011

Springboks face race for synergy

Rassie Erasmus’ admission that the strongest available Springboks combination may only feature in the second Test of the series against England is cause for concern, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Erasmus: Springboks had to split resources
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Erasmus: Springboks had to split resources

Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test
Bismarck du Plessis scores a try for Montpellier

Bismarck and Steyn to miss first Test

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed that Montpellier duo Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn will not be considered for selection in Saturday’s series-opening Test against England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg. (more…)

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Springboks start Rassie reign with defeat
Wales on attack against the Boks

Springboks start Rassie reign with defeat

Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports. (more…)

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