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The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Argentina flyhalf Joaquin Diaz Bonilla as one of two new players to join the team ahead of the inaugural United Rugby Championship season.
A precise cross-kick from flyhalf Elton Jantjies set up Springbok wing Aphelele Fassi for his second Test try during Saturday’s victory over Argentina.
Three current Springboks feature in this compilation of some of the highest earners in rugby union.
After pouncing on a loose ball, Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach once again showed his turn of pace to beat the covering Argentinian defence during this past Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener.
Jasper Wiese has attributed his Man of the Match performance against Argentina on Saturday to the support, guidance and influence of his Springbok teammates, including fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
SA Rugby and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus are preparing for a pending legal battle with World Rugby that could see South Africa stripped of their series victory against the British & Irish Lions in a worst-case scenario.
With the Bledisloe Cup wrapped up in a 57-22 demolition of Australia on Saturday, New Zealand have set their sights on the Rugby Championship with uncertainty surrounding coaches, venues and travel.
A much-changed Springbok side got the defence of their Rugby Championship title off to an impressive start with a bonus-point win over Argentina on Saturday.
After Morné Steyn kicked the Springboks to another famous series win over the British & Irish Lions, Squidge Rugby looks at how Jacques Nienaber’s team achieved the feat after a long absence from Test rugby.
Take a look at the match-day squads for the first round Rugby Championship clash between South Africa and Argentina on Saturday. (more…)
