Bulls hooker Adriaan Strauss is new Bok captain

Adriaan Strauss will become the 57th Springbok captain after the Vodacom Bulls hooker was named to lead South Africa in the Castle Lager Incoming Series against Ireland.

Four uncapped players in Bok end-of-year squad

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has been consistent with his selection, though he has rewarded Bulls fullback Warrick Gelant and Sharks centre Lukhanyo Am after excellent Currie Cup seasons.

Whiteley still injured and misses Bok end of year tour

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has confirmed that Eben Etzebeth will retain the captaincy of the national side on the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere in November and December.

Ross Cronjé pulls out of Bok side through illness

Scrumhalf Ross Cronje has been withdrawn from the Springbok team to face the All Blacks on Saturday in Albany because of illness and is replaced by Francois Hougaard.

Has Allister Coetzee named the best players for the Rugby Championship?

You’d expect the Bok side to be loaded with Lions players. However just seven Lions players made the cut. Warren Whiteley is injured and Ruan Dreyer, Ruan Combrinck, Rohan Janse van Rensburg and Faf de Klerk – all previous Springboks – are out of favour.