Physicality and discipline key for Boks
Physical dominance and good discipline will be two of the key factors for the Springboks when they line up against Argentina in their second Rugby Championship Test in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday.
Kolisi: I’m proud of my performances
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi says while it has taken him a while to regain top form, he is happy with where his game is at the moment and looking for continued improvement.
New issue: How Kolisi led the Boks to glory … again!
Siya Kolisi could go down as one of the greatest Springbok captains of all time, writes editor CRAIG LEWIS in the latest SA Rugby magazine, which is now on sale.
Stick: We’d love to keep playing in SA, but up for anything
Bok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has no doubt that South Africa could successfully host the remainder of the Rugby Championship if need be, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA Rugby keen to host remainder of Rugby Champs
SA Rugby is prepared to host the remainder of the Rugby Championship matches in South Africa, following the cancellation of the Springboks’ scheduled fixtures in New Zealand.
Wallabies coach: I’m bloody angry
New Zealand-born Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has launched a scathing response to New Zealand Rugby’s decision to pull out of the third Bledisloe Cup Test and planned Rugby Championship schedule.
Rugby Champs in turmoil as All Blacks opt not to travel
The third Bledisloe Cup clash will not take place as planned, with New Zealand Rugby deciding against sending the All Blacks to Perth to face the Wallabies, while also confirming they will not host the Boks this year.
Olympian to make debut as Argentina ring the changes
Coach Mario Ledesma has made several changes to the Argentina starting lineup for their second match of the 2021 Rugby Championship against the Springboks in Gqeberha on Saturday.
Shock relocation for remainder of Rugby Champs?
Both South Africa and surprise venues in Europe have been reportedly touted as alternative options for hosting Rugby Championship matches following renewed Covid-19 concerns in Australia and New Zealand.
De Allende-Am centre pairing is one for the record books
Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am continue to form a formidable midfield combination that could eventually see them surpass the Bok Test pairing record held by Jean de Villiers and Jaque Fourie, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
