Springboks seek respite from racism rumpus

Overshadowed by the spectre of racism in recent weeks, the Springbok rugby side will be looking to lift their spirits when they get down to business in their first warm-up match for the World Cup against provincial side Free State in Bloemfontein.

The match on Tuesday is the first of two in eight days – the next being against the Falcons next week in Springs – as coach Rudolf Straeuli looks to lift the cloud of uncertainty over his side with two good performances before heading to Australia.