Springboks

Coenie Oosthuizen is working extremely hard to make sure he remains part of the current Springbok squad environment, which he describes as something special.

Springbok scrumhalf Ross Cronjé will miss the third and final Castle Lager Incoming Series Test against France on Saturday because of delayed concussion symptoms, the Springbok management confirmed on Tuesday.

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee was pleased at the effort of his team after they beat France 37-15 in the second of three tests at Kings Park on Saturday.

MyPlayers takes a look at all the statistics and facts around the Springboks’ second Test against France in Durban on Saturday.

Lionel Mapoe will replace Jesse Kriel at outside centre in the only change to the Springbok line-up for the second Test match against France in Durban on Saturday.

Springbok assistant coach Franco Smith called for a more clinical performance when South Africa face an improved France in the second Test on Saturday in Durban.

Springboks coach Allister Coetzee was pleased with the 37-14 win over France at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, but warned that the team cannot rest on their laurels with encounters in Durban and Johannesburg remaining.

MyPlayers takes a look at all the South African statistics and facts ahead of the Springboks’ 1st Test against France in Pretoria.

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has included the uncapped quartet of Andries Coetzee, Raymond Rhule, Courtnall Skosan and Ross Cronje in his starting team for Saturday’s first Test against France in Pretoria, while a fifth uncapped player, Dillyn Leyds, is on the bench.

The Springboks are expecting a huge forward challenge from France on Saturday when the two teams meet in Pretoria for the first Test, according to Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan.