Watch: Boks look ahead to WC opener
Hear what Mzwandile Stick, Steven Kitshoff and Pieter-Steph du Toit had to say in the buildup to Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks.
Breaking down the Boks’ loose forwards
SARugbymag.co.za looks at the Springboks’ back-row options for the upcoming World Cup in Japan.
Schickerling: Lock is still my best position
Western Province lock JD Schickerling is content to play where the team requires him, but is not considering transitioning to the flank permanently.
Du Toit’s flank success no fluke
Pieter-Steph du Toit’s recent success as a Springbok flank makes sense when looking at his schoolboy rugby years, writes DYLAN JACK.
Closer look: Du Toit’s turn of pace
Has Springbok forward Pieter-Steph du Toit added an extra yard of pace to his already considerable all-round attributes? CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look.
Head to head: Who should lead Boks?
MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate the best Springbok captaincy options for the Tests against the Wallabies and All Blacks.
Springboks to mix and match
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he is mindful of ensuring that each player in the squad gets enough game time in the Rugby Championship before their World Cup campaign.
Kitshoff to lead Stormers
Prop Steven Kitshoff will captain the Stormers against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday due to the injury-enforced absence of both Siya Kolisi and Pieter-Steph du Toit.
Kolisi, Du Toit to miss Jaguares clash
The Stormers will be without captain Siya Kolisi and Springbok utility forward Pieter-Steph du Toit for their match against the Jaguares in Buenos Aires.
Coetzee relief for Stormers
Stormers coach Robbie Fleck has confirmed that Jaco Coetzee will only miss the next two to three weeks after suffering a knee injury in their win over the Rebels. DYLAN JACK reports.
