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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Springboks rise in rankings
The Boks celebrate at Loftus

Springboks rise in rankings

The Springboks have risen to fifth in the World Rugby Rankings following their 37-14 win over France in Pretoria on Saturday. (more…)

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Kriel out, Mapoe to start for Boks
Lionel Mapoe at Bok training

Kriel out, Mapoe to start for Boks

Jan Serfontein and Lionel Mapoe are set to start in midfield in the second Test now that Jesse Kriel has been ruled out with concussion. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports. (more…)

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Bok coach has backline conundrum
Jan Serfontein scores agaisnt France at Loftus

Bok coach has backline conundrum

Jesse Kriel’s injury may force at least one change to the Springbok back division ahead of the second Test against France, writes JON CARDINELLI in Durban. (more…)

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Boks bash France at Loftus
Jesse Kriel celebrates his try

Boks bash France at Loftus

The Springboks beat France 37-14 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the series and end their four-game losing run, reports JON CARDINELLI at Loftus Versfeld. (more…)

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Preview: Boks vs France (1st Test)
New Springbok captain Warren Whiteley

Preview: Boks vs France (1st Test)

The Boks have to front at the gainline against France this Saturday if they are to avoid a fifth straight Test defeat, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria. (more…)

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