Rugby Championship

Stat Attack: Boks show Pumas horns

A couple of Springbok records are set to tumble when the world champions square up against Argentina on Saturday, as the South Africans look to extend their winning streak over the Pumas in Johannesburg.

Duane leads new-look Boks

Duane Vermeulen is back as captain of a Springboks side that will see Grant Williams make his first Test start against Argentina on Saturday.

Chiefs' Anton Lienert-Brown leaves the pitch after a yellow card during the Super Rugby Pacific final match between the Chiefs and Crusaders at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on June 24, 2023.

All Blacks get ‘expert’ tackler boost

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown is ready to make an early return from a three-game suspension for a dangerous tackle when New Zealand take on Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.

Boks braced for ‘hard grind’ against Pumas

The Springboks know that history will count for little when they play their final home game of the year against Argentina in Johannesburg, where Los Pumas have yet to win.

Libbok kicks into gear for Pumas duel

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok is eager to deliver a commanding performance when South Africa and Argentina lock horns in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Boks on hot streak against Los Pumas

The Springboks will be targeting a seventh win in a row over Argentina at Ellis Park to finish the truncated Rugby Championship on a high in their final home game before the World Cup.

South Africa's wing Kurt-Lee Arendse (R) celebrates with South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) after scoring a try during the Rugby Championship first round match between South Africa and Australia at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria on July 8, 2023.

Boks to recall hat-trick hero

The Boks are set to deploy Kurt-Lee Arendse in one of at least two backline changes expected for the Rugby Championship finale against Argentina in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Cheslin Kolbe runs at Richie Mo'unga of the All Blacks in Auckland

Nienaber: Boks ready to bounce back

The Boks have regrouped to face the Pumas in Johannesburg, following a thorough debrief of the “bitterly disappointing” loss to New Zealand.

Mixed injury news for Boks

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi and flyhalf Handre Pollard could play their first Tests of 2023 in the World Cup warm-ups, but prop Ox Nche is sidelined for another four weeks.