Three things to consider ahead of Boks-All Blacks rematch
Ahead of the Springboks’ final Rugby Championship match, CRAIG LEWIS identifies three points to ponder, including whether Elton Jantjies needs a decent run.
All Blacks widen rankings gap on Boks
The All Blacks have increased their lead over South Africa at the top of the world rankings, while Argentina have slipped down the pecking order.
Schalk Burger, now a world-class pundit, has viewers tuning in
Schalk Burger was one of the greatest players in world rugby, and he is now quickly becoming one of the most astute broadcast pundits in the modern game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Boks lose Van Staden, Kolbe back
Cheslin Kolbe is expected to be fit in time for the Boks’ last Rugby Championship match of the season against the All Blacks in Gold Coast on Saturday.
All Blacks prop frustrated with Boks’ injury breaks
All Black Joe Moody has hit out at the Springboks’ deliberate ploy to slow the game down with injury breaks in Saturday’s 100th Test between South Africa and New Zealand.
Sanzaar apologises for Pumas absence from photoshoot
Sanzaar says no disrespect was intended after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas present on the eve of round five of the Rugby Championship.
Blitzboks win Covid-curtailed Sevens crown
South Africa clinched the pandemic-abbreviated World Sevens series this past Sunday, defeating Great Britain 24-12 to win the Edmonton Sevens title in Canada.
Bok boss defends tactics
Coach Jacques Nienaber has defended the Springboks’ approach in the Rugby Championship match against New Zealand on Sunday which ended in an agonising 19-17 defeat.
Argentina coach slams ‘disrespectful’ captain’s photoshoot
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma launched a scathing attack on Rugby Championship bosses, claiming his side were “disrespected” after a captain’s photoshoot went ahead without anyone from the Pumas.
All Blacks coach: Don’t dismiss Bok style as ‘boring’
All Blacks coach Ian Foster has credited the Springboks for effectively putting his side under pressure in a thrilling Rugby Championship clash on Saturday.
