Test Rugby

Jacques Nienaber, coach of South Africa during the Second Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©BackpagePix

Nienaber reveals reason behind Boks’ rotation policy

With the Springbok match-day squad overhauled for a second successive Test match, coach Jacques Nienaber has attributed the changes to managing the players’ workload while building squad depth.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 14: Ardie Savea of the All Blacks makes a break during The Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australian Wallabies at Eden Park on August 14, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

All Blacks close in on Boks, Wallabies sink to new low in rankings

New Zealand have reduced South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings while Australia have sunk to a record-equalling low on the list.

Wallabies legend Kefu recovering well after stabbing

Tonga coach and former Wallabies star Toutai Kefu has undergone surgery and is recovering well after being stabbed during an attempted burglary at his Brisbane home.

Bismarck: My perception changed overseas

Uncompromising former Bok hard man Bismarck du Plessis returns from France with a new perspective on life, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Wiese: No one can replace Duane

Jasper Wiese has attributed his Man of the Match performance against Argentina on Saturday to the support, guidance and influence of his Springbok teammates, including fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.

Could Rassie video cost Boks series win?

SA Rugby and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus are preparing for a pending legal battle with World Rugby that could see South Africa stripped of their series victory against the British & Irish Lions in a worst-case scenario.

All Blacks win shadowed by cloud of uncertainty

With the Bledisloe Cup wrapped up in a 57-22 demolition of Australia on Saturday, New Zealand have set their sights on the Rugby Championship with uncertainty surrounding coaches, venues and travel.

Highlights: All Blacks vs Wallabies (Bledisloe 2)

Look back at the match highlights as New Zealand racked up a record score against Australia to lock-up the Bledisloe Cup for a 19th straight year.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Morne Steyn of South Africa kicks the winning penalty in the match with South Africa captain Siya Kolisi and South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus looking on during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bok stats: Steyn closes in on milestone

A potential Morne Steyn milestone features among the key Springbok stats and facts related to South Africa’s 2021 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Gqeberha on Saturday.