No stress for Jesse Kriel in filling Boks' Am-sized hole: 'You just keep to task'
Jesse Kriel firmly believes he hasn't been saddled up with the extra burden of emulating the irrepressible but now injured Lukhanyo Am.
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Massive blow for Boks as injured Am, Pollard released from camp
The Springboks will have to continue their Rugby Championship campaign without the services of leaders Lukhanyo Am and Handre Pollard after they were ruled out due to injury.
Damian Willemse primed to conduct 'circus act' as Boks respond to flyhalf injury crisis
Damian Willemse's inclusion at flyhalf for the Springboks' Rugby Championship meeting with the Wallabies on Saturday in Sydney probably wouldn't have happened had it not been for a double injury blow in the No 10 jersey.
Injury-hit South Africa ring changes for Australia rematch
South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber has made eight changes to his side for the Rugby Championship clash with Australia on Saturday, including a debut on the wing for teenage utility back Canan Moodie and a move to flyhalf for Damian Willemse.
Injury-hit Springboks start Damian Willemse at 10, Canan Moodie in line for debut
A string of injuries to key personnel has forced Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber to ring the changes following his side's recent loss to the Wallabies on Saturday.
Springboks put faith in 'Bogeyman' Warrick Gelant: 'He can turn stones into bread on the field'
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick reassured fans of the maverick former Stormers fullback that Warrick Gelant would be given the freedom to display his many talents at wing against the Wallabies on Saturday.
'Big step-up' needed from Springboks against hurting Wallabies
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is demanding a "big step-up" from his side and is expecting an "epic encounter" against Australia on Saturday as both teams strive to bounce back after crushing defeats in the Rugby Championship.
Coach Nienaber expects Elton Jantjies to be 'a lot sharper' after Wales howler
When Elton Jantjies was yanked off the Loftus turf after 40 minutes in the first Test against Wales in early July, there were many who thought that could be the end of the road for him in a Springbok jersey.