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Louw growing in stature
Flanker Francois Louw's skill as a ‘ball terrier' has made him a prominent member of the Springbok side since he was recalled halfway through last season. Read full article
Three changes to Bok pack
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer pulled a rabbit from his hat on Wednesday as he selected Flip van der Merwe at five lock for the Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Read full article
Samoa will test Boks
Samoa will be a massive test for an evolving Springbok team, assistant coach Johan van Graan believes. Read full article
Adapt or die - the Bok breakdown plan
The Springboks may still be fuming from the tactics used by Scotland to disrupt their breakdown, but at least accepted that to play the role of the wronged party will get them nowhere in international rugby. Read full article
Habana defends De Villiers's captaincy
Springbok winger Bryan Habana has called on fans to give skipper Jean de Villiers more credit for his leadership skills. Read full article
'Samoa stronger now than in 2011'
The challenge facing the Springboks this weekend in the final of the Castle Lager Incoming Series at Loftus Versfeld will be a lot tougher than the bruising encounter they survived in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Read full article
Boks may get new captain
The Springboks could have a new captain this coming week as incumbent Jean de Villiers’s chances of taking the reins again nosedived on Monday. Read full article
Heyneke has things to think about
There are 80 minutes left for the Springboks to fine-tune ahead of the Castle Rugby Championship and coach Heyneke Meyer has much to think about as he considers his options. Read full article
Arno Botha ruled out for rest of the season
Arno Botha has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2013 season after rupturing ligaments in his knee during the Castle Lager Incoming Series victory over Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday. Read full article
Bok Botha out for eight weeks
Springbok flanker Arno Botha is out of action for at least eight weeks, but will only find out the true extent of his knee injury on Monday in Pretoria. Read full article
Meyer disappointed at performance
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer admitted he was disappointed with the performance, but lauded the Springboks for their character in coming back from 17-6 down to beat Scotland 30-17. Read full article
Scottish coach lashes officials
Scotland coach Scott Johnson lashed out at the officiating in his side’s 30-17 loss to the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday. Read full article
Boks stutter to uninspiring win
The Springboks regrouped timeously enough after halftime to avoid the ultimate embarrassment, but their 30-17 win over Scotland in their second Castle Lager Incoming Series test at Mbombela Stadium. Read full article
Interactive Rugby: Saturday, June 15
Welcome to our interactive coverage of International rugby on a Saturday crammed with top-class fixtures. Read full article
Boks must up ante - De Villiers
Describing the win over Italy as the “benchmark” for Saturday’s test against Scotland in Nelspruit, Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has made it crystal clear that the Boks want an improvement. Read full article
De Villiers energised by age questions
If there is one thing that brings a smirk to Springbok captain Jean de Villiers’s face, it is questions about his future. Read full article
A new world for Bismarck
When Bismarck du Plessis said in an interview at the Sabi River Sun that he is definitely not where he was a year ago it could have been taken by those listening to him talk to mean several things. Read full article
Payback time for Boks
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer said something this week that should be regarded as a chilling warning to Scotland ahead of Saturday’s Castle Lager Incoming Series clash. Read full article
Bismarck looking to reclaim his position
After 10 months watching idly from the sidelines, hooker Bismarck du Plessis is set to be thrust back into the limelight for the Springboks against Scotland in Nelspruit on Saturday. Read full article
Scotland call up cover for Murray
Gordon Reid has been added to the Scotland squad for the tour of South Africa, calling up cover for prop Euan Murray, who has a hamstring problem. Read full article
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