Duane endorses this 'Eskom' blowing out the lights ahead of World Cup: 'He's phenomenal'
Marco van Staden is the one "Eskom" Duane Vermeulen and his fellow Springbok teammates would not mind causing a blackout ... of opponents, of course.
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Tickets still up for grabs for Boks v Pumas at Ellis Park: 'We are hoping for the 50 000-mark'
South Africa's final home Test before the World Cup when they play Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday will struggle to be sold out by the time the game kicks off at 17:00.
Vermeulen leads much-changed Boks against Pumas as Williams, Libbok and Arendse earn starts
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made several changes to his team to face Argentina in their final Rugby Championship Test of the season at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springboks ring the changes as Marx starts against Argentina
JOHANNESBURG : South Africa have made nine changes to their side for their final Rugby Championship fixture against Argentina at Ellis Park on Saturday, including a first start of the season for hooker Malcolm Marx and the return of Kurt-Lee Arendse on the wing.
Dashing Duane, muted Mostert: The early winners and losers in the Springbok World Cup race
Some will argue, with relative justification, that it's premature, but with the Springboks having a limited number of days and matches to finalise their World Cup squad - slated for 8 August - performances in the opening two weeks of the Rugby Championship will be a vital yardstick for some players' claim for a spot on the plane to France.
Grieving Springbok captain Etzebeth to play against All Blacks
Stand-in South Africa skipper Eben Etzebeth will play against New Zealand on Saturday in Auckland despite the death of his father, a team official told AFP.
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.
Fire burns bright in Bok veteran Vermeulen's belly: 'I'm still keen on playing'
Duane Vermeulen has seen it all before.