‘Boks can kick on once green light received’
Coach Jacques Nienaber has likened the Springboks’ wait for Test rugby’s return to ‘a jet standing on the runway without fuel’.
Watch: Quick fire news round-up
Editor Craig Lewis provides a quick wrap of the top news doing the rounds in the rugby world, including the latest on the Rugby Championship and our interview with Rabz Maxwane.
Roux: There are still hurdles to clear
SA Rugby has welcomed confirmation that the Rugby Championship would be held in 2020, but Jurie Roux cautioned that the Boks’ participation still had to be confirmed.
‘Self-destructive government cost NZ the Rugby Champs’
Respected New Zealand writer GREGOR PAUL says the decision to reward Australia with the Rugby Championship hosting rights was a victory for their mindset of looking for what they can – rather than can’t – do around pandemic health guidelines.
Argentina hit with new batch of Covid-19 infections
The Argentine Rugby Union has confirmed that Los Pumas head coach Mario Ledesma, two other members of staff and five more players have tested positive for Covid-19.
‘Disappointed’ Kiwis to host Bledisloe series
New Zealand may have lost out on hosting the Rugby Championship, but the Wallabies will travel to New Zealand to play two Bledisloe Cup matches in October.
Boks’ Rugby Champs participation TBD
Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos says the Springboks’ participation in the 2020 Rugby Championship was still to be confirmed, dependant on several factors outside its control.
Confirmed: Australia to host Rugby Champs
Sanzaar has confirmed the Rugby Championship is set take place in Australia, in November and December this year.
In-form European loosies can boost Boks
The form of the European-based South African loose forwards could provide a potential solution to Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber’s selection quandary, writes DYLAN JACK.
All Blacks’ plan B: Three-Test series vs Springboks
Reports from New Zealand suggest the All Blacks could play a three-Test series against the Springboks if the Rugby Championship does not go ahead as planned.
