All Blacks’ breakdown woes
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has urged his side to be more clinical at the breakdown ahead of their Test against Australia in Auckland.
Tour Tales – Pretoria
JON CARDINELLI on an unflinching tighthead, revitalised veterans, and Graeme Pollock playing in a curtain raiser to a Springbok Test back in 1955.
‘Conditions were worst ever’
The Springboks believe they gained a great deal from the rain-afflicted battle at Loftus despite missing out on the bonus point, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Boks survive Pumas’ onslaught
The Springboks overcame torrential conditions and a provocative Pumas side to win 13-6 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
2014 Rugby Championship log
2014 Rugby Championship results
Whiteley joins Bok squad
Lions captain Warren Whiteley has been called up to the Springbok squad as a replacement for the injured Willem Alberts.
All Blacks come up short
New Zealand's 17-match winning run ended with a disappointing 12-12 draw against the Wallabies on a wet night in Sydney, writes BRENTON CHELIN.
10 Springbok stats and facts
For the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.
Bismarck, Flo to floor Pumas
Turnover kings Bismarck du Plessis and Francois Louw will set up a bonus-point win for the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.
