While the world champions go into the Tests on the back of five wins out of six matches in the Rugby Championship, there will be three key areas coach Rassie Erasmus will want to see an improvement in on the UK tour.
Here are the boxes the Boks will want to tick this month, according to the Citizen's Head of Sport Jacques van der Westhuyzen.
Set-piece dominance
The Springboks gave away a few penalties at scrum-time in the Rugby Championship and finished the competition as the fourth-best scrumming unit, winning 79% of their scrums. New Zealand were first with 91%, followed by Australia and Argentina, who both succeeded with 87% of their scrums.
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Tems to tour SA next year
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Tems will be bringing her soulful voice and emotive lyrics to Joburg on 20 March next year.
A tribute to the music that shaped a generation
Legendary Kwaito group, Trompies, is set to headline the star-studded Soulaced Sessions: House x Kwaito on Sunday, 15 December, at Emperors Palace (The Park).
Closing the year in spectacular style
Fresh off the success of CION at the Market Theatre, Vuyani Dance Theatre (VDT), in partnership with The City of Joburg Arts Alive Festival, is excited to invite the public to its 25th Anniversary Celebration: Dance Market.
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Family winery taps into zero-alcohol trend
Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people - a trend cheered by a small German winery based in a Rhine Valley castle.
Taking kids 'off phones'
LEGISLATION: AUSTRALIA TAKES STEP TO BAN UNDER-16S FROM SOCIAL MEDIA
Lobbyists slated over plastic talks
Busan - Environmental groups yesterday slammed the presence of dozens of petrochemical and fossil fuel industry lobbyists at UN talks on a plastic pollution treaty, accusing them of \"obstruction\" and \"misinformation\".
China's coal usage set to peak
China's coal consumption could peak by next year, as the world's top consumer of the fossil fuel ramps up its push for clean energy, a report published yesterday said.
Joy as ceasefire comes into play
»» Hamas welcomes move, saying it’s ready for its own in Gaza.
Trump's old ally back in fold
Washington - Donald Trump named Jamieson Greer his trade representative, a key figure in implementing the president-elect's economic agenda, particularly his plans to use tariffs to raise revenue and help bring more manufacturing to US shores.
