‘Hour of truth for Boks, France’
What the French newspapers are saying on Saturday about the Test against the Springboks.
All Blacks hold off France XV
The All Blacks scored four tries in their 28-23 victory against a France XV in front of a 60,000 crowd in Lyon on Tuesday.
Coles set for lengthy sideline stint
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has been ruled out for up to six months after suffering a serious knee injury against France on Saturday.
Baa-Baas topple Tonga
Robert du Preez scored seven crucial points as the Barbarians beat Tonga 27-24 at Thomond Park in Limerick.
Smith hangs up his boots
Veteran Springbok flank Juan Smith has retired from rugby due to a family health issue. Smith made his debut for the Springboks in 2003 against Scotland in Durban and earned 70 Test caps. He was part of World Cup, Tri-Nations and Lions series-winning squads. The 36-year-old played Super Rugby and Currie Cup for the Cheetahs and Cats before he was forced… Read more →
Dempsey: Rassie will boost Boks
Former Ireland fullback Girvan Dempsey believes that Rassie Erasmus’ return to South Africa will aid the struggling Springboks, reports JON CARDINELLI. In late June, SA Rugby confirmed the worst-kept secret in the country. Erasmus will leave Irish club Munster at the end of 2017 and take up a director of rugby position (officially) at SA Rugby on 1 January 2018. The… Read more →
Healy kicked off SA Express flight
Leinster prop Cian Healy was forced off their flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town on Sunday for disobeying a direct order from the cabin crew. Leinster beat the Kings 31-10 in PE on Saturday and will take on the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein this weekend. The Irish province decided to train in Cape Town this week before departing to the… Read more →
Trolls target Bok wives, girlfriends
Eben Etzebeth has slammed Springbok supporters for targeting the players’ wives and girlfriends after their 57-0 loss against the All Blacks. Upon the team’s arrival in Johannesburg on Monday afternoon, Etzebeth said some of the Boks’ partners had been subjected to ‘nasty messages’. ‘I can understand people being upset with us. They’re allowed to be, but keep our families out… Read more →
Super Rugby final sold out
Tickets for Saturday's Super Rugby decider between the Lions and Crusaders at Ellis Park have been sold out.
Currie Cup preview (Round 2)
Western Province will face a stern test when they begin their Currie Cup campaign against Free State in Bloemfontein on Sunday, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.
