Ox wins scrum for Bok MVP!
SARugbymag.co.za readers had their say and voted Ox Nche as the standout Springbok in a narrow defeat to Ireland on Saturday.
Ireland boss ‘doesn’t care’ who’s the best
Andy Farrell said there’s not much separating the top-ranked teams in the world following a last-gasp win for Ireland over the world champion Springboks on Saturday.
Bok prop with flanker’s edge praised
Former Springbok prop Richard Bands attributes Gerhard Steenekamp’s rise up the South African front-row ranks to his diverse skill set and mental toughness.
Pumas prey on scandal-hit France
Captain Baptiste Serin said France had a “terrible” week following a loss by Argentina on Saturday, which came hours after two French players were charged with sexual assault.
Boks ‘weren’t good enough’ to beat Irish
The Springboks will always have their four World Cup titles, but Ireland came to play in Durban on Saturday and the best team won, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Rassie: Sacha showed he belongs
Willie le Roux’s early exit impacted the Springbok attack, but Rassie Erasmus lauded the performance of rookie Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.
Frawley stars as Ireland snatch series draw
Ireland replacement flyhalf Ciaran Frawley landed a last-gasp drop goal to beat the Springboks at Kings Park on Saturday, consigning the world champions to a drawn series.
Highlights: Ireland stun Boks
Ciaran Frawley’s last-minute drop goal for Ireland clinched a dramatic victory over the Springboks in Durban.
Daugunu double helps Wallabies slay Wales
Wallabies wing Filipo Daugunu grabbed a brace of tries as Australia claimed a series win over Warren Gatland’s struggling Wales in Melbourne.
Razor: All Blacks below par
Scott Robertson admitted the All Blacks weren’t up to standard after his side came from behind to beat England and secure a series victory.
