Major blow for Springboks as Willemse is ruled out of final Pumas Test
The Springboks received a major blow ahead of Saturday's final Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Durban after flyhalf Damian Willemse was ruled out with concussion.
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Flyhalf shedding? Bok pivot situation could resemble power cuts if Willemse is ruled out
The Springboks' stocks at flyhalf could resemble stage 6 load-shedding by the time they touch down in Durban on Monday morning.
'Disappointed' Nienaber 'literally stunned' by Springbok drug allegations, questions timing
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expressed his bemusement and dismay at the "strategic timing" of allegations of recreational drug use and accompanying positive tests in the final hours of his charges' build-up to Saturday night's 36-20 win over Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Kolisi praises Boks' better execution after win in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES : South Africa captain Siya Kolisi believes the only thing that has changed in his side’s game following back-to-back Rugby Championship wins over Australia and Argentina is their execution in the opponents 22.
'Lock at 12' or 'Agent of Chaos', Esterhuizen doesn't care for tags as long as he shines for Boks
Andre Esterhuizen has been called many things in his rugby life to date.
Flyhalf Faf? Bok stalwart would be more than willing to help out: 'I'd be comfortable'
Faf de Klerk has bullishly offered the Springboks his services as a de facto flyhalf should the curse in the position reach crisis levels.
Jantjies bombshell opens new Bok flyhalf door: Who should be next?
Elton Jantjies has not been South Africa's first-choice flyhalf for years, but his role as back-up to Handre Pollard has been a crucial part of the Springbok machine under Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.
Nienaber admits leaky Bok defence needs to turn off taps: 'We won't win World Cup like this'
The Springboks' vaunted defence might not be leaking like a sieve, but it's been inaccurate enough for head coach Jacques Nienaber to admit his troops won't defend their World Cup title on current form.