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There’s more to Boks than brute force - Strauss

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss has insisted his side are not solely reliant on forward power ahead of their clash against England at Twickenham.

Mate, here’s six delicious Eddie Jones quotes...

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Independent Media rugby writer Wynona Louw lists the six best quotes by England manager Eddie Jones ahead of their clash with the Boks.

Boks are ripe for the taking, says Hennie Le Roux

8 years ago by iol.co.za

“There's been quite a lot of turmoil in South African rugby. At this point, England playing at home I think will have the edge.”

Jones wants 'Rumble in the Jungle' against Boks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Eddie Jones urged England to follow the example of Muhammad Ali's celebrated 'Rumble in the Jungle' bout when they face South Africa.

Bok coach beefs up pack for England

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee believes England's pack is the biggest threat to South Africa when the two teams meet at Twickenham.

Habana out as Venter starts for Boks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Bryan Habana is still not over his knee problem and won’t face England, but Francois Venter will make his Springbok Test debut at Twickenham.

All Blacks change 12 for Italy clash

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The All Blacks have made 12 changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's Test against Italy in Rome with flanker Sam Cane named as captain.

Paige turner for Boks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

The massive encounter against England at Twickenham represents almost a second coming for Rudy Paige, writes Ashfak Mohamed.

Six of England's best set to do battle with Boks

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Eddie Jones’ England are on the rise. Wynona Louw looks at the six key men that drive this new look England.

Boks hatch breakdown plan for England

8 years ago by iol.co.za

Bok assistant coach Matthew Proudfoot believes they will cope when they face a very physical England at Twickenham.