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  1. Boks by five

    JON CARDINELLI says the Springboks will battle for momentum during the early stages but should still be good enough to beat the inconsistent Wallabies at Kings Park. Read more

  2. All Blacks latest – Henry rests big names

    Keo.co.za brings you news from the All Blacks camp. Read more

  3. Smit: Boks must find form early

    John Smit admits that the Springboks won’t have much time to settle in Saturday’s Test and is hoping that the vast experience of the side will help the process. Read more

  4. Brüssow back for Boks

    Heinrich Brüssow will start his first Test in nearly two years when he fronts the Wallabies in Durban this Saturday. Read more

  5. Burger, Smith to miss PE Test

    Injured loose forwards Schalk Burger and Juan Smith won’t be ready for the Springboks’ final Tri-Nations Test against the All Blacks. Read more

  6. Intensity concern for undercooked Boks

    JON CARDINELLI says the lack of match practice will count against the Springboks when they go up against the battle-hardened Wallabies this Saturday. Read more

  7. James unfazed by goal-kicking challenge

    Butch James says he welcomes the pressure that will accompany being the Springboks’ first-choice goal-kicker. Read more

  8. Wallabies latest – Higginbotham, Sharpe to start

    Keo.co.za brings you news from the Wallabies camp. Read more

  9. All Blacks latest – Vito to tour SA?

    Keo.co.za brings you news from the All Blacks camp. Read more

  10. KeoTV: Worrying words

    RYAN VREDE says it is disconcerting to hear the Springboks speaking about defensive strength and accountability for defensive lapses as new concepts. Read more

  11. Kanko, Johnson surplus to requirements

    Springboks loose forwards Ryan Kankowski and Ashley Johnson have been sent home after Pierre Spies and Danie Rossouw came through two training sessions without trouble. Read more

  12. Blacks’ defence holds lessons for Boks

    RYAN VREDE writes the All Blacks exhibited the defensive blueprint from which to work in order to nullify Australia. Read more

  13. Matfield: Leadership not an issue

    Victor Matfield says the performance of the Springbok senior players as a collective is ultimately more important than that of the onfield captain. Read more

  14. Sloppy defenders will be axed

    A poor defensive showing by the Springboks against the Wallabies could lead to the guilty parties being dropped. Read more

  15. Frans has point to prove

    JON CARDINELLI says Frans Steyn’s physical and mental progress will be under scrutiny when he faces the Wallabies and All Blacks in the next fortnight. Read more

  16. Boks delay team announcement

    Injuries to a string of loose fowards has forced the Springboks to postpone naming their 22 for the Test against Australia in Durban. Read more

  17. De Villiers keeps cards close

    Springbok coach Peter de Villiers refused to commit when probed on who his starting hooker will be in the big games at the World Cup. Read more

  18. PdV hints at Brüssow’s involvement

    Peter de Villiers was lavish in his praise of Heinrich Brüssow , suggesting he could start against Australia in Durban on Saturday. Read more

  19. Hoskins has failed the game

    MARK KEOHANE, in his weekly Business Day column, says Saru president Oregan Hoskins is to blame for the lack of transformation in South African rugby. Read more

  20. PdV calls in more reinforcements

    Ryan Kankowski and Ashley Johnson have joined the Springbok Tri-Nations squad to provide extra loose forward cover. Read more