Test Rugby

Pichot: Test rugby faces financial ruin

World Rugby vice-chairman Agustín Pichot says the international game is under threat.

Boks mustn’t take All Blacks bait

A misfiring Springbok side can’t afford to get sucked into a game of ‘chasing Kiwis’ in Wellington on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Venter: How Boks can beat All Blacks

Brendan Venter has provided three steps for the Springboks to follow to beat the All Blacks.

Six of the best Bok wins vs All Blacks

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the six best Springbok victories over the All Blacks since readmission in 1992.

Watch: All Blacks on Bok Test

Ian Foster, Liam Squire and Sam Cane look ahead to the All Blacks’ match against the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday.

Sopoaga: All Blacks jersey not enough

Former All Blacks flyhalf Lima Sopoaga says the lure of playing for the national team is no longer enough to stop players moving to Europe in their prime.

World’s best referee for Wellington clash

Nigel Owens will referee Saturday’s Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and Springboks.

De Villiers: Boks tried to copy All Blacks

Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says the national team is guilty of moving away from its traditional strengths.

Cheika: Ashley-Cooper keen to return

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper wants to prove himself worthy of a place in their squad for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.