Flashback Friday: Fourie du Preez vs England
Relive Springbok legend Fourie du Preez’s masterclass against England at the 2007 World Cup.
McConnochie set for England debut
Uncapped Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie is set to make his international debut in the second World Cup warm-up match between England and Wales in Cardiff this weekend.
Coetzee: It is phenomenal to be back
Marcell Coetzee says he is happy to be back in the Springbok fold as he prepares for his first Test start in three years against Argentina on Saturday.
‘Swys’ health comes first’
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says he will consider his options around replacing Swys de Bruin following this weekend’s Test against Argentina in Pretoria.
‘Consistency is what we want from refs’
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says it will be important to see consistency among the top tier of referees at the World Cup in Japan this year.
Rassie keen on versatile Coetzee
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is excited to see what Marcell Coetzee offers at No 8 against Argentina at Loftus on Saturday.
Last chance saloon for Cup hopefuls
Marcell Coetzee and several others will have the chance to perform in the final Test before the Springboks depart for the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.
Test teams (17 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups.
De Bruin departure an opportunity for Boks
Former Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger say Swys de Bruin’s shock departure from the Bok camp should be seen as an opportunity. DYLAN JACK reports.
Boks can’t afford to gamble at 9
Rassie Erasmus should include a third specialist scrumhalf at the expense of a back-three option in his 31-man World Cup squad, writes JON CARDINELLI.
