Boks must back Kwagga

The Springboks should deploy Kwagga Smith as an impact player off the bench in next Saturday’s World Cup opener against the All Blacks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks won’t want for motivation, inspiration

The Springboks would do well to invoke the memory of legends passed as they get set to begin their World Cup journey, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Player ratings: Mapimpi, Kolbe impress

The Boks claimed a comfortable victory in Friday’s World Cup warm-up clash against Japan. CRAIG LEWIS rates the players.

Reinach’s hard-earned ticket to Japan

Cobus Reinach’s journey to World Cup inclusion should particularly serve as an inspiration to others who narrowly missed out on selection this year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks boast a back-row abundance

Bok coach Rassie Erasmus will have had a healthy headache when it comes to selecting his best back row options for the World Cup, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Bok squad cut points to unlucky one

The latest trim to the Springbok squad has provided the clearest indication yet as to the composition of the 31-man World Cup squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the Boks’ ‘farewell’ Test before heading to the World Cup.

Five Boks who must make their mark

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has suggested this Saturday’s Test against Argentina will be ‘make or break’ for some World Cup hopefuls. CRAIG LEWIS picks five who will have plenty to prove.

Three key points from past weekend

CRAIG LEWIS identifies some of the good, the bad and the ugly to take away from the final round of the Rugby Championship.

Closer look: Jantjies’ support play

After just two Tests, young Herschel Jantjies has racked up three tries. CRAIG LEWIS takes a closer look at his sensational support play.