Boks have no answers
Allister Coetzee admits that the players and coaches ‘will have to take a hard look at themselves’ in the wake of the Springboks’ record 57-15 defeat to the All Blacks at Kings Park, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Bok lock in hot water
Lood de Jager has been cited for alleged foul play after charging into a ruck against the All Blacks at Kings Park on Saturday.
Naholo led masterclass
Waisake Naholo starred in a ruthless ball-in-hand performance from the All Blacks that saw a defensively inept Bok side slip to an embarrassing 57-15 defeat on Saturday, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.
Super Sarel soars for Dragons
SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Celtic Pro12 and French Top 14 matches, involving South African players.
Wallabies down Argentina
Samu Kerevi scored two tries as the Wallabies ended their Rugby Championship campaign with a 33-21 win over Argentina in London on Saturday.
Duane’s Toulon hold on
Toulon, led by Duane Vermeulen, snatched a 17-17 draw with La Rochelle, while there were wins for Racing, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Clermont and Lyon in the French Top 14.
Swiel sinks Saints
Tim Swiel added 12 points to guide Harlequins to a surprise 20-9 win over the Northampton Saints, while there were also victories for Bath, Leicester and the Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership.
How Boks can beat All Blacks
Former captain Jean de Villiers believes the only way the Boks can beat the All Blacks in Durban this Saturday is by persisting with a pragmatic approach, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
Read relishes SA challenge
Kieran Read says the All Blacks have overcome their travel fatigue and are ready to embrace the hostile atmosphere at Kings Park on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Durban.
Strauss: All focus on All Blacks
Springbok skipper Adriaan Strauss says his emotions won’t be any different despite heading into his final Test match at home, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.
