Test Rugby

Le Roux: Boks ready for final flourish

Willie le Roux says it won’t be difficult for the Springboks to produce one last big effort of the year against Wales in Cardiff.

Halfpenny ruled out of Bok Test

Wales fullback Leigh Halfpenny will miss their match against the Springboks in Cardiff on Saturday.

Erasmus keeps quiet on Kolisi incident

Rassie Erasmus has refused to comment whether he feels Siya Kolisi’s punishment for an apparent head-butt at Murrayfield is fair.

Williams picks Wales team to topple Boks

Wales legend Shane Williams believes Warren Gatland’s men will defeat the Springboks at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday.

Wales want clean sweep

Wales coach Warren Gatland says four consecutive Test wins this month would be a big boost for his side ahead of the 2019 Six Nations.

Watch: Coles, Savea on Ireland, Italy

Dane Coles and Ardie Savea talk about the loss to Ireland and their upcoming match against Italy.

Erasmus faces balancing act

A desire to finish the year with winning momentum may see Bok coach Rassie Erasmus limit changes for Saturday’s Test against Wales in Cardiff, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

‘Wales our most difficult opponent’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ most challenging tour fixture will be against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Papier, Van Zyl to get another shot

Rassie Erasmus says scrumhalves Embrose Papier and Ivan van Zyl will get another chance to impress for the Springboks against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.