Jantjies duo need Bok pack to fire
Rassie Erasmus’ gamble to select Herschel and Elton Jantjies will only pay off if the Springboks forwards hammer their Aussie counterparts, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Betting on Boks to win by 6+
The MONEY MAN, in his Independent Media betting column, is backing the Springboks to defeat Australia by at least six points in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Superbru: Springboks or Wallabies?
The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s Rugby Championship and Currie Cup matches.
Stats and facts: Boks vs Wallabies
Stats and facts for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and Wallabies at Ellis Park.
Rassie, Cheika take bold first step
Experimental selections and strategies should make for an intriguing opening weekend of the Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
Cheika: We have to watch Jantjies
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika believes the selection of scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies in the Springboks’ starting lineup is an indication of his talent.
Tupou mugging won’t affect Wallabies mindset
Coach Michael Cheika insists that the recent attack on a Wallabies player ‘could have happened in any city’ and that the team is in a positive space ahead of the clash with the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.
Rugby Championship teams (Round 1)
This weekend’s teams to play in round one of the Rugby Championship as they are announced.
Watch: Wallabies media conference
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, centre Tevita Kuridrani and prop James Slipper address the media ahead of the clash with the Springboks on Saturday.
Elstadt evolves to give Boks new option
Rynhardt Elstadt has been brought back to South Africa for his particular set of skills and won’t be limited by the number on his back, writes JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg.
