Damian Willemse admitted that while switching to inside centre this week against the All Blacks in Wellington was a different challenge for him, the Springbok utility back was excited to be in the new look backline selected by Bok coach Rassie Erasmus.

SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen was confident that Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus selected the right mix of experience and youth to fight back from last week’s defeat against the All Blacks.

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker, who will earn his first Test start on Saturday when South Africa take on New Zealand in Wellington, said the occasion was a dream come true, and that, similarly to the rest of the new-look Bok backline, his only objective was to go out there and express himself. 

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named a new-look backline for the second Test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday, where Ethan Hooker will earn his first start in the green and gold jumper. 

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith and the entire team are highly motivated to bounce back from their defeat against the All Blacks, with the two sides set to face off for a second time in a row in Wellington on Saturday.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Jesse Kriel were both bitterly disappointed by the team’s defeat against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday. 

The Springboks’ errors proved costly as they fell 24-17 to the All Blacks in a gripping match at the iconic Eden Park Stadium on Saturday.

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explained that Siya Kolisi was not named captain against the All Blacks at Eden Park because the team’s internal squad announcement was made before Kolisi’s fitness was confirmed.

Springbok utility back Canan Moodie says that facing the All Blacks at their historic fortress, Eden Park, feels different, despite his unblemished record against them.