Schmidt: ‘Impressive’ Boks get ‘lucky’
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt said the Boks were impressive in July, but he believes the world champions “get a bit of luck” with contentious officiating decisions.
Ardie gets All Blacks captaincy
World Player of the Year Ardie Savea will take over the All Blacks captaincy in the opening Rugby Championship Tests against Argentina, as Scott Barrett has been ruled out through injury.
Boks wary of Aussie ‘graveyard’
The very best Springboks in the professional era have arrived in Brisbane as rugby royalty and left buried and tagged on a rugby tombstone, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Duane puts in the ‘hard yards’ with Boks
Duane Vermeulen is relishing the opportunity to prep the world champion Springboks for their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against the Wallabies in Brisbane next week.
Boks feeling upbeat Down Under
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks arrived in Australia in high spirits and ready to tackle the Wallabies in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener.
Wallabies get triple boost for Bok duels
Marika Koroibete is one of three Australia players returning from injury named in a 36-man squad for the 2024 Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks Down Under.
Cane: Nothing beats Boks in SA
Former All Blacks skipper Sam Cane is relishing the opportunity to tackle the Springboks when New Zealand and the world champions clash in the 2024 Rugby Championship.
Bok halfbacks get Rugby Champs headstart
The 2024 Rugby Championship will reportedly see the introduction of trial rules that if approved, promises to make for more dynamic and exciting scrumhalf play.
Mallett: Elrigh the ‘closest thing to Duane’
Nick Mallett says Elrigh Louw is his first-choice pick to start at No 8 for the world champion Springboks in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against Australia.
Rugby Champs rivals have to ‘rock’
Following lukewarm July Test performances, the Springboks, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina must make a statement in the highly-anticipated 2024 Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE.
