Steyn: This could be my last Test match
Frans Steyn says the realisation that every Test match is a privilege as it could be his last is fueling his excellent performances after his impact against Wales. Dylan Jack reports.
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Frans Steyn says the realisation that every Test match is a privilege as it could be his last is fueling his excellent performances after his impact against Wales. Dylan Jack reports.
Coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the Springboks for digging deep to outlast the Six Nations champions in the latter stages of the Test in Cardiff on Saturday, which ended South Africa’s eight-year drought in Wales.
Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber says having the experience of Frans Steyn is a massive boost after the veteran back produced a Man of the Match performance in the win against Wales on Saturday. DYLAN JACK reports.
Malcolm Marx scored the decisive try as the Springboks fought from behind to claim a 23-18 victory over Wales, their first win in Cardiff since 2013. Dylan Jack reports.
Dane Coles and Asafo Aumua scored a brace of tries each to help New Zealand claim a big win over Italy despite turning in an error-filled performance in Rome on Saturday.
The Springboks were twice woken up by fire alarms in the team hotel in Cardiff on the morning of the opening Test of the Outgoing Tour against Wales.
The Springbok Women will be eager to extend their current unbeaten streak to three wins when they square up against France on Saturday, MARIETTE ADAMS reports from Vannes.
Sam Cane will lead an effectively second-string New Zealand side against Italy in Rome on Saturday as the All Blacks look to preserve their unbeaten record against the Azzurri.
Wales have welcomed back three British & Irish Lions players – including flyhalf Dan Biggar – to the matchday 23 to face the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.
France head coach Fabien Galthie on Thursday named regular flyhalf Romain Ntamack at centre for this weekend’s home Test with Argentina.