Kolisi: Boks can, and will, be better
Captain Siya Kolisi says the post-match review following last Sunday’s defeat to the Wallabies made for “difficult” but insightful viewing, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Rankings preview: Boks could lose No 1 spot
World Rugby has published the ranking permutations for the fourth round of Rugby Championship matches this weekend.
Vermeulen signs with Ulster through to 2023
Irish club Ulster have confirmed the signing of World Cup-winning Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen, who will join the club following the end-of-year Tests in November.
Dobson: Libbok will be key to Stormers’ attacking game
Coach John Dobson believes new recruit Manie Libbok will fit perfectly into the Stormers’ vision to continue evolving their attacking game, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Moerat and Van Rhyn to lead Stormers on URC tour
Salmaan Moerat and Ernst van Rhyn have been appointed co-captains of the Stormers for their upcoming European Vodacom United Rugby Championship tour.
Ringrose: Bulls can do it all
Leinster’s Ireland centre Garry Ringrose says they are anticipating a tough battle in their Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday.
Bok coach satisfied with officiating ‘alignment, communication’
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says they are happy with the “alignment” over communication with officials and the feedback framework from World Rugby.
White at 9 as Hooper makes Wallabies history
Nic White will start at scrumhalf for Australia in their Rugby Championship clash with South Africa on Saturday in what will be a history-making match for skipper Michael Hooper.
Orie, Nyakane to start for Springboks
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made three changes to the team for this Saturday’s rematch against the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship.
Heat is on as All Blacks hunt Springboks’ No 1 status
Very little can be read into rankings, but as the gap narrows between the Boks and All Blacks, it does add some extra spice to proceedings as the historic 100th Test between the two rivals looms, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
