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Handré Pollard

The days of a single Bok flyhalf are over — here’s why Rassie won’t limit his focus

South Africa

The days of a single Bok flyhalf are over — here’s why Rassie won’t limit his focus

By Jon Cardinelli

Libbok to lead Bok line with bomb squad defused for clash against England

Sport

Libbok to lead Bok line with bomb squad defused for clash against England

By Craig Ray

Big boots to fill — rampant Boks still need to find their golden goal kicker

South Africa

Big boots to fill — rampant Boks still need to find their golden goal kicker

By Jon Cardinelli

Rassie starts Libbok and benches Pollard for insurance in Rugby Championship decider

South Africa

Rassie starts Libbok and benches Pollard for insurance in Rugby Championship decider

By Craig Ray

Manie Libbok is an excellent rugby player, but can Boks keep excusing his goal-kicking flaws?

South Africa

Manie Libbok is an excellent rugby player, but can Boks keep excusing his goal-kicking flaws?

By Craig Ray

Pollard to provide calm and control against All Blacks in tricky Cape Town conditions

South Africa

Pollard to provide calm and control against All Blacks in tricky Cape Town conditions

By Craig Ray

Several halfback options for Rassie in Bok squad chosen for Australia leg of Rugby Championship

Sport

Several halfback options for Rassie in Bok squad chosen for Australia leg of Rugby Championship

By Craig Ray

New voices and ideas — Boks choose evolution over stagnation

Sport

New voices and ideas — Boks choose evolution over stagnation

By Craig Ray

No talk of revenge, but margins remain slim as Boks prepare for brutal showdown against Ireland

Sport

No talk of revenge, but margins remain slim as Boks prepare for brutal showdown against Ireland

By Craig Ray

I’m just a rank-and-file Bok, not an on-field team general, says Handré Pollard

South Africa

I’m just a rank-and-file Bok, not an on-field team general, says Handré Pollard

By Craig Ray

New Bok attack coach Tony Brown muses aloud about Ireland’s halfbacks with first verbal jab of tour

South Africa

New Bok attack coach Tony Brown muses aloud about Ireland’s halfbacks with first verbal jab of tour

By Craig Ray

Tricky Wales Test will bolster Springboks’ steady rebuild but captaincy question remains

South Africa

Tricky Wales Test will bolster Springboks’ steady rebuild but captaincy question remains

By Jon Cardinelli