Ox: Cape Town win is non-negotiable
Ox Nche admitted the Springboks “went off script” in their Ellis Park defeat to the Wallabies and says the Cape Town clash is now must-win.
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Ox Nche admitted the Springboks “went off script” in their Ellis Park defeat to the Wallabies and says the Cape Town clash is now must-win.
An embarrassed Rassie Erasmus says there will be changes to next week’s pre-selected team after the Springboks’ shock 38-22 defeat to the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Siya Kolisi admitted the Springboks’ Ellis Park collapse was “unacceptable” after the Wallabies overturned a 22-point deficit in stunning fashion.
Captain Harry Wilson led an extraordinary Wallabies comeback against the Springboks to clinch their first win at Ellis Park since 1963.
The Cheetahs withstood a late Western Province fightback in Bloemfontein, while the Lions edged the Pumas in Nelspruit in Saturday’s Currie Cup action.
John Smit has warned that Australia will arrive at Ellis Park battle-hardened for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener, but believes the Springboks still have the edge.
Captain Siya Kolisi says he will play a similar role for the Springboks despite wearing No 8 on his back against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Jake White believes Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is giving the Wallabies the respect they deserve ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.
Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been ruled out of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Springbok legend Bryan Habana expects winger Edwill van der Merwe to make history against the Wallabies at Ellis Park on Saturday.