Libbok switches Sharks for Stormers
Manie Libbok’s move from the Sharks to the Stormers has been officially confirmed as the Cape franchise announced the signing of the playmaker on a three-year deal.
Smith to miss rest of Rugby Championship
The All Blacks will be without Aaron Smith for their Tests against the Springboks after it was confirmed he won’t be joining the team in Australia for the rest of the Rugby Championship.
Bok lock ruled out of Rugby Championship
The Springboks have received a further blow to their lock stocks as it was confirmed that Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg will miss the remainder of the Rugby Championship after being forced to withdraw from the squad due to personal reasons.
Explainer: How the Boks can retain Rugby Championship
Following the loss to Australia, the Springboks face a difficult challenge to defend the Rugby Championship title they won in 2019. SARugbymag.co.za looks at how they can emulate the 2009 team and win the southern-hemisphere tournament after a successful series against the British & Irish Lions.
‘Pollard the first to acknowledge goal-kicking wasn’t on song’
Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids says there is full faith in Handre Pollard to rediscover his best goal-kicking form as this Saturday’s rematch against the Wallabies approaches.
Expanded biennial World Cups, orange cards in World Rugby’s plans
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has admitted that staging the World Cup every two years is an “interesting concept” and that they are considering expanding the tournament to 24 teams.
Boks’ lead diminished significantly, Wallabies rise in rankings
South Africa’s lead at the top of the World Rugby rankings has been reduced to just over two points by the All Blacks, while Australia have climbed two places on the list.
Pollard needs Goosen
It’s true that Handre Pollard is South Africa’s best Test flyhalf and touted by some as the best in the business, but this doesn’t negate the fact that his goal-kicking form is a serious problem for the world champions, writes ZELIM NEL.
Five things to consider after Bok loss
After the Boks’ disappointing defeat by Australia, CRAIG LEWIS identifies five points to ponder, including whether there should be a return to a five-three bench split.
Nkosi: Bok defeat down to poor execution
The Springboks will do a detailed review of their performance following this past Sunday’s 28-26 Rugby Championship defeat by the Wallabies in Gold Coast.
