World Cup Sevens lineup confirmed
The full 40-team lineup for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town from 9-11 September has been confirmed.
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Jake: Bok gameplan is too predictable
Jake White says the Springboks have become “too rigid” in how they play, with the world champions then running the risk of being found out by “the No 1 team in the world”, France.
Rugby Australia slams ‘disgraceful’ fans
Rugby Australia has blasted the “deplorable” behaviour of fans during the third Test between the Wallabies and England when a man allegedly urinated from the roof of the SCG.
Watch: Pollard cracker finds Faf
Handre Pollard was flawless from the tee in the decisive Test against Wales in Cape Town, and it’s no wonder considering how the Springbok sharpshooter was picking out Faf de Klerk in the warm-ups.
Kiwi scribe: All Blacks must man up to unimaginative Boks
New Zealand-based rugby writer Ben Smith says the Springboks will open the door for the All Blacks to beat the world champions if they look to replicate Ireland’s gameplan.
Way to go, Mr Ref!
SARugbymag.co.za followers have decided that referee Matthew Carley had a firm hand on proceedings for the series finale between the Springboks and Wales on Saturday.
Boks the best in southern hemisphere
As the winds of change sweep through the international game, the Springboks are still the highest-placed Test-playing nation this side of the equator.
All Blacks star ruled out for Bok Tests
The embattled All Blacks will have to face the world champion Springboks in South Africa next month without one of New Zealand’s most influential players.
Wales tell Eben what’s in store for his future
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac has tipped “world class” Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth to remain a formidable figure for the world champions for many years to come.
NZR launch snap review of All Blacks
Ian Foster’s future as All Blacks coach looks further in doubt after New Zealand Rugby launched an urgent review into the Ireland series defeat, which chief executive Mark Robinson deemed “not acceptable”.
