Ireland will to have to be innovative against Boks
8 years ago by iol.co.zaIreland's canny planning and out-of-the-box tactics paid dividends in Dublin two years ago when they beat South Africa.
England must break their mould - Jones
8 years ago by iol.co.zaCoach Eddie Jones says he wants England to break their mould and play a different style of rugby to upset Australia and make a statement in Saturday's Test series opener.
Bongi and Faf getting to live their dream
8 years ago by iol.co.zaOf all the exciting possibilities that come with putting the Springbok jersey on for the first time, having the Newlands crowd on his side for once is one of the things that stands out for Faf de Klerk.
Coetzee will transform Boks - Deans
8 years ago by iol.co.zaRobbie Deans believes new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee will transform both the composition of the South Africa side and the their playing style.
Mapoe: It has to sink in a bit
8 years ago by iol.co.zaHe had less than two minutes against the All Blacks, so the first game against Ireland will feel like a real Test debut for Lionel Mapoe.
Police to be out in full force during Bok Test
8 years ago by iol.co.zaSAPS said it would be out in full force at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town amid threats of disruptions to the Boks' first Test match of the season.
Jackson at No 10 for Ireland
8 years ago by iol.co.zaIreland coach Joe Schmidt has put his trust in Paddy Jackson to fill the boots of Johnny Sexton at flyhalf for the first Test against the Springboks.
Boks braced for epic battle
8 years ago by iol.co.zaThe Springboks’ pride was severely dented at the Aviva Stadium on November 8, 2014.
Jones vows aggressive brand of rugby
8 years ago by iol.co.zaGrand Slam champions England under wily Australian coach Eddie Jones have vowed a confrontational “Bodyline” brand of rugby in a bid to upset Australia in their Test series opener in Brisbane.
Scarra can prove Bok point
8 years ago by iol.co.zaScarra Ntubeni was one of the four players who were released by Allister Coetzee to the SA A side for their clash against the England Saxons.
