 Boks get their pass mark
It wasn’t by much more than their margin of victory over England in the final game but ultimately the Springboks managed to scrape together a pass mark for Heyneke Meyer’s first year in charge Read full article |
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 Jean will remain as Bok captain
Jean de Villiers is likely to continue as the Bok captain into 2013 after impressing Heyneke Meyer with both his leadership and ambassadorial skills during a difficult first season for the new national coach. Read full article |
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 Lancaster defiant after Bok loss
England coach Stuart Lancaster insisted his side could give world champions New Zealand a run for their money despite Saturday's 16-15 loss to South Africa at Twickenham. Read full article |
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 Robshaw facing fresh criticism
England captain Chris Robshaw's decision-making came under scrutiny for the second week running on Saturday as England were edged out 16-15 by South Africa at Twickenham. Read full article |
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 Jean proud of his team’s attitude
Jean de Villiers is used to being a part of teams that pride themselves on their defence, so it was unsurprising to hear him after the win over at England waxing lyrical about that aspect of his team’s game. Read full article |
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 Heyneke encouraged by winning habit
Heyneke Meyer ended the rugby year wearing a much broader and more confident smile than when he was announced as the successor to Peter de Villiers back in January. Read full article |
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 Boks dig deep to achieve objective
The Springboks did enough on Saturday to earn a 16-15 win over England at Twickenham that ensures they finish the year on a positive note and achieved their objective of ending this tour unbeaten. Read full article |
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 Els, Smit give Boks pre-match inspiration
South Africa's rugby team was given some pre-match inspiration on the eve of its final game of 2012 by two of the country's most famous sports stars. Read full article |
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 Time to end Springbok jinx
England's assistant coach Graham Rowntree has called on his side to right recent wrongs by ending a 10-test winless streak in games against South Africa on Saturday. Read full article |
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 50% not good enough, says Jean
Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has emphasised the importance of victory in Saturday’s final test of 2012 by admitting that defeat to England at Twickenham would leave his record under-par for the year. Read full article |
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 Smit tells Boks to embrace pressure
The most capped Springbok of all time, John Smit, delivered a strong message to the Springboks when he handed out the jerseys ahead of Saturday’s test against England at Twickenham. Read full article |
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Twickenham will decide where Boks stand
End of year tours get a lot of bad press these days, but in terms of what it could mean to the Springbok season, Saturday’s test against England could not have provided a more perfect ending to the script. Read full article |
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 Bok coach wants Lambie’s strength
Good news for Springbok fans who want to see them grow their game and add more attacking dimensions to their game -- it may just be what coach Heyneke Meyer is looking for against England on Saturday. Read full article |
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 Lancaster picks Launchbury for Bok clash
Having seen the power of South Africa up close during June's three-test series, England coach Stuart Lancaster has added some much-needed brawn to his team to face the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday. Read full article |
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 Habana nominated for Try of the Year award
Springbok wing Bryan Habana has been included among a shortlist of four players for the International Rugby Board's (IRB) Try of the Year award. Read full article |
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 Hougaard set to specialise in 2013
If Francois Hougaard gets his way, Saturday’s final test of the year against England will also be the last time he wears the Springbok No 11 on his back. Read full article |
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 Doubtful JP included for England test
The good news for the Springboks on Wednesday was that wing JP Pietersen was considered fit enough to be selected in the starting team for Saturday’s final test against England at Twickenham. Read full article |
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 Watercooler chat: England v SA
Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer announced his side to take on England earlier this afternoon. Here is all the reaction. Read full article |
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 Etzebeth not guilty, ready for England
The Springboks received the news they wanted to on Tuesday night as Eben Etzebeth was found not guilty of any wrong-doing in last weekend’s test against Scotland in Edinburgh. Read full article |
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 England set for South Africa changes
England coach Stuart Lancaster is in line to make at least four changes to his side for Saturday's one-off international against South Africa at Twickenham. Read full article |
