Springbok assistant coach plays down France "grudge match" ahead of Paris showdown
Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones has shrugged off suggestions that France are out for revenge when they face the Boks on Saturday.
Former Springbok coach Jake White goes back to school
White was let go by the Bulls last season, but has found pastures new in the Eastern Cape, a hotbed of South African rugby. A former Jeppe High School pupil, White went on to teach and coach rugby at the Johannesburg school.
"I'm excited to see what rugby looks like there now since I started coaching schools rugby years ago," said the 2007 World Cup winner.
"The most important thing is to build on what's already in place. There's an incredible rugby tradition and the catchment area is enormous. The Eastern Cape produces very good rugby players.
"Schoolboy rugby is probably the purest form of the game. It's the traditions, the jerseys, the family support. Everyone wants to be part of it."
White has a storied coaching career, having plied his trade in Australia with the Brumbies, Montpellier in France and Toyota Verblitz in Japan.
'It was honestly unreal' - Zachary Porthen reflects on 'dream' Springbok debut
Springbok prop Zachary Porthen admitted it was a dream come true to run out in the iconic green and gold jersey against Japan on Saturday.
As Springbok rematch looms, France admit scars from World Cup heartbreak still linger
Attack coach Patrick Arlettaz says France's desire to beat the Springboks remains as strong as ever, while Paul Willemse admitted Les Blues are out for revenge.
Asenathi Ntlabakanye called up to Bok Squad as cover for Ox Nche
Ox Nche's untimely injury has resulted in Asenathi Ntlabakanye joining up with the Springbok squad for the remainder of the end-of-year tour.