Bok coach says Lood was locked in for Pumas before illness struck
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said sickness prevented lock Lood de Jager from playing in Saturday's Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
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Bok mentor explains Bongi the communicator as captaincy choice: It's not a left-field choice
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Bongi Mbonambi's elevation to the Test captaincy for Saturday's warm-up game against Argentina in Buenos Aires wasn't a left-field choice but one informed by his set-piece communication excellence with match officials.
Springboks change 14 for Argentina rematch in Buenos Aires
Hooker Bongi Mbonambi will lead a new-look South Africa side in their Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday with a potential debut off the bench for prop Gerhard Steenekamp.
No Kolisi in 26-man Bok squad named for RWC warm-up match away to Argentina
While the signs remain good that Siya Kolisi will be fit to lead the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, the inspirational flanker was not part of the 26-man squad named to play Argentina away next weekend.
Bok camp rallies behind Eben, Jaden ahead of All Blacks clash: 'We're a family,' says Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said Eben Etzebeth's loss is something they all felt as they head into Saturday's Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Auckland.
Wary Nienaber insists All Blacks are over 2022's troubles: 'Crisis was subjective'
Whether the local media were just searching for a provocative soundbite or genuinely still ponder the true strength of the All Blacks, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber phlegmatically played a solid proverbial forward defensive when questioned over the magnitude of this weekend's Rugby Championship challenge in Auckland.
Etzebeth returns as Springboks change up for All Blacks
South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria at the weekend and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday (8.05am Irish time).
Etzebeth to captain much-changed Springboks side for New Zealand test
South Africa have made 10 changes from the side that trounced Australia in Pretoria at the weekend and named fit again lock Eben Etzebeth as captain for their Rugby Championship showdown with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.