ENGLAND'S NIGHTMARE? Springbok Depth Has Reached Another Level
The Springboks have two international-quality teams and the Barbarians game proved it. The Money Man and Gavin Rich breaks down the biggest performances, the selection headaches facing the coaches, and why England should be concerned headin
Burger sees chaos-creator in Norton — with one fix needed
Burger backs Norton as a natural fit for Brown's chaos-style attack, identifies a clean offloading game as the one tweak needed — and the injury-ravaged lock stocks mean that fix could fast-track a full Test debut.
Contepomi: Boks have cracked the balance — and that's what makes them dangerous
Contepomi argues the Boks' real danger lies in their evolving balance between forward dominance and expansive attack — and flags sustained possession as the best way to exploit their defence.
Erasmus and Stick see promise but identify clear work-ons after Gqeberha double-header
Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick took positives from Saturday's wins over the Barbarians and Zimbabwe respectively but identified discipline, defensive consistency and execution as areas needing improvement ahead of the Nations Championship. Franco Mostert's ankle injury is an added concern for Erasmus.
Van der Merwe eyes Scotland recall after Townsend lifeline
Van der Merwe opens up on a brutal season of injury and form loss, and how a Townsend phone call — offering him the Barbarians gig against the Boks — has him targeting a Scotland recall for the Nations Championship.
Erasmus explains family connection and hooker rotation behind Venter and Kotze selections
Erasmus explains the hooker rotation logic behind Andre-Hugo Venter's selection against the Barbarians, with a personal twist, while Lukhanyo Am features at 12 for SA 'A' against Zimbabwe as he bids to rebuild his Test case.