Springboks

Springbok and Emirates Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies credits his extra effort at specialised training for his rise in form this season.

Springbok and Lions tighthead prop Ruan Dreyer is enjoying a year of rugby and personal milestones, which includes a dream Springbok debut and the much-anticipated birth of his first child.

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee praised the effort of his squad and management, but also had a special word of thanks to Springbok supporters, after his side clinched the June Test Series with a 3-0 winning margin.

Hardworking prop Ruan Dreyer will make his debut for the Springboks on Saturday in the final Test against France in Johannesburg, while the experienced scrumhalf Francois Hougaard and outside centre Jesse Kriel both return to the starting team.

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.