Craig Lewis

Lions stars boosted Boks

In-form Lions players emphatically vindicated their selections for the Springboks during the June series against France, which bodes well for the business end of Super Rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Serfontein stars for Springboks

Jan Serfontein capped off a fine series with a standout performance in the Springboks’ 35-12 win over France at Ellis Park on Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Wallabies battle past Italy

The Wallabies scored two late tries to stave off a fightback from Italy and clinch a hard-fought 40-27 win in Brisbane on Saturday. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Wales snatch win over Samoa

Wales winger Steffan Evans scored two second-half tries to secure a hard-fought 19-17 win over Samoa in Apia on Friday.

Preview: All Blacks vs Lions (1st Test)

The tactical nous of influential halfbacks Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett should enable the All Blacks to overcome the British & Irish Lions in Saturday’s first Test at Eden Park, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks aim for attacking progress

Allister Coetzee wants the Springboks to display further progression with ball in hand when they come up against France in this Saturday's series-ending Test.

Dulin in, Spedding out for France

Brice Dulin comes in for South African-born Scott Spedding at fullback in one of three changes to the French backline for Saturday's third and final Test against the Boks.