France eye Dupont boost
After a lacklustre win over Australia on Saturday, France’s thoughts moved quickly onto the return of captain Antoine Dupont in time for the defence of their Six Nations title.
‘Springboks are freaking immense’
Former England centre Will Greenwood says the Springboks are “miles clear” of the rest after their brutal demolition of Ireland in Dublin.
Rassie explains post-match thumbs-up
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists his thumbs-up gesture after the win in Dublin was not about taunting the Irish.
RG savours ‘special’ 50th, hails Boks’ adaptability
RG Snyman marked his 50th Test with a long-awaited Springbok victory over Ireland in a chaotic, card-laden contest.
Bok scrum a thing of beauty in Rassie’s eyes
In the midst of a chaotic and thrilling encounter in Dublin on Saturday, one element stood out crystal clear – the immense power of the Springbok scrum.
Rassie: Ireland yellow cards didn’t define Test
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus brushed off suggestions that Ireland’s flurry of yellow cards – including an upgraded 20-minute red – was the central story of a wild Test in Dublin.
Depleted Boks, Wales to clash in Cardiff
Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus and Wales coach Steve Tandy will be without key players for Saturday’s Test in Cardiff.
Bok hooker eyes Munster move
A Springbok hooker appears set to join Munster when his current contract expires in June next year.
Hooker colossus Marx hits new heights
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has delivered the most complete season of his Test career, writes @mark_keohane
Farrell: Ireland made a few stupid errors
Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted his side “lost composure a little bit” as the world champions’ scrum pressure and a cascade of cards proved too much.
