SOUTH AFRICA

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Assistant coach Jerry Flannery backs Boks to break Eden Park hoodoo

Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery is aware that the World Champions have to be at their best if they are to defeat the All Blacks at Eden Park on Saturday.

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Bok injury crisis depowering Bomb Squad, says Schalk Burger

Former Springbok Schalk Burger says the plethora of injuries in the Springbok back row has depowered the Bomb Squad and put pressure on the starters.

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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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Eddie Jones: Cheslin Kolbe's athleticism key to Springboks' win over Wallabies

Eddie Jones has singled out Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe for praise, highlighting the winger's ongoing display of world-class skill at the top level.

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Boks within striking distance of No. 1 as Rugby Championship showdown looms

The Springboks climbed to No. 2 in the World Rugby rankings after their 30-22 win over the Wallabies in Cape Town, combined with the All Blacks' upset loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires.

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Swys De Bruin hails 'delightful team performance' in World Cup opener against Brazil

Springbok Women's coach Swys de Bruin said he couldn't have hoped for a better start to their Rugby World Cup campaign than Sunday's record 66-6 triumph over Brazil in Northampton.