Duane and Frans unlikely to feature against All Blacks as Boks take longer-term view
Whispers of Duane Vermeulen's imminent return to the Springbok starting lineup appear off the mark as he still recovers from knee surgery.
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Whispers of Duane Vermeulen's imminent return to the Springbok starting lineup appear off the mark as he still recovers from knee surgery.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber warned that the All Blacks would come to South Africa "desperate" following their humiliating first home series defeat to Ireland.
NELSPRUIT, South Africa : South Africa are gearing up for a different type of challenge when they host below par New Zealand in their opening game of the Rugby Championship in Nelspruit on Aug. 6, but are wary of the threat of the wounded tourists.
The Springboks have shuffled their squad ahead of the Rugby Championship with veterans Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn rejoining the squad.
CAPE TOWN : South Africa have recalled experienced duo Duane Vermeulen and Frans Steyn to their squad for the home leg of the Rugby Championship but will be without injured wing Cheslin Kolbe.
Despite claiming another series victory over Wales last week, doubts and outright criticism over the Springboks' attacking play remain steadfastly in place.
South Africa saved their best performance for last by beating Wales 30-14 in the third Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, but coach Jacques Nienaber knows there is still much improvement needed.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says the decision to substitute No 8 Jasper Wiese before half-time of Saturday's third Test against Wales was purely tactical.