Boks to turn it on

THE Springboks are ready to turn up the intensity when they meet England in the second of three Tests in Bloemfontein on Saturday, reports

Jacques van der Westhuyzen

In Joburg last weekend the Boks fought back from 24-3 down to win 42-39 and go 1-0 up in the series. The clash saw the Boks and England score five tries each.

A similar Test is in store on Saturday, predicted home team coach Rassie Erasmus.

“Both teams are desperate. We want to bury the series here and they obviously want to keep it alive,” said the former flanker.

Coming into the Bok selection mix are Frans Malherbe, who will take over from the fatigued Wilco Louw at tighthead prop, and Pieter-Steph du Toit, who’ll come in at blindside flank for JeanLuc du Preez.

The 37-year-old Schalk Brits is considered a real playing option.

Said forwards coach Matt Proudfoot: “He brings a new dynamic to the squad, and he’s able to pass on so much knowledge, to the young props as well.”