NICK MALLETT

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Paul de Villiers earns praise from Springbok mentors ahead of debut

Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has earned the praise of current and former Springbok coaches Rassie Erasmus and Nick Mallett.

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Nick Mallett tips Stormers youngster as a potential Springboks breakthrough star

Former Springboks coach Nick Mallett believes Stormers scrum-half Imad Khan has done enough with his recent performances to emerge as a surprise contender for national selection.

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Nick Mallett: Andre Esterhuizen's hybrid role has elevated him to another level

Nick Mallett hailed the performance of Springbok hybrid player Andre Esterhuizen against Wales and revealed what part of his game he has improved since moving to his dual role.

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Springboks' depth and flexibility making them unstoppable, says Nick Mallett

Nick Mallett believes the Springboks' success owes much to the versatility of their players and says the side already have one hand on the Rugby Championship trophy.

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Former Bok coach hails role of double World Cup winner Handre Pollard

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett described how Handre Pollard guided the Boks to their most recent victory, but it's the blend with the other flyhalves that is key.

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Nick Mallett labels Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu a 'work in progress' after Springboks win

Ex-Springboks coach Nick Mallett offered a candid assessment of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, calling the versatile back "a work in progress" following his performance in South Africa's triumph over Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday.