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England's 10-year winless run against the Boks

9 years ago by iol.co.za

England face South Africa at Twickenham seeking to end a winless run in the fixture spanning 10 years.

There’s more to Boks than brute force - Strauss

9 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...

9 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.

Jones ready for ‘çhess with steroids’

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Asked what his England team are up against when facing South Africa, Eddie Jones replied: ‘Chess with steroids’.

Boks are ripe for the taking, says Hennie Le Roux

9 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.”

Coetzee explains Alberts selection

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Willem Alberts at openside flank? Pieter-Steph du Toit at blindside? Has Christmas come early for England and Eddie Jones?

Jones wants 'Rumble in the Jungle' against Boks

9 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.

England need to go round, not through Boks - Jones

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

“South African rugby has traditionally been about momentum; big ball carriers getting over the gain line," said England coach Eddie Jones.

Bok coach beefs up pack for England

9 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.

Folau set for 50th Wallabies cap

9 years ago by Cape Argus - Stormers

Thrilling fullback Israel Folau will win his 50th cap for Australia when he lines-up against Scotland on Saturday at Murrayfield.