Injury flies in ointment: De Jager, Am, Pollard on (hopeful) Bok standby list
New (injury) flies in the ointment.
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Jean Kleyn picked for RWC but Springboks hit with three key injuries
Munster second row Jean Kleyn has been included in South Africa's 33-man squad for the Rugby World Cup, but the defending champions have been dealt a major blow ahead of the tournament in France.
Kolisi on comeback trail at captain's run: 'He keeps surprising me,' says Stick
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick did little to hide his admiration for Siya Kolisi's resilience as he issued a very positive update on the regular national skipper's fitness on Friday.
Elton still in business? Nienaber doesn't rule out Springbok game time for fringe pivot
Elton Jantjies back in an actual new Nike Springbok jersey?
'Hopeful' Nienaber wouldn't mind pressing Kolisi and Pollard into World Cup action without a warm-up
Pedigree is likely to afford Siya Kolisi and Handre Pollard the maximum amount of time to be ready for the World Cup.
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.
Bok plans take shape ahead of Rugby Championship: 'This is going to be a challenging competition'
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber was happy with his squad's Rugby Championship preparations over the past few weeks, with the shortened tournament kicking off next week.