Wallabies bulk up for Bok clash
Fullback Israel Folau is one of four players to be recalled to the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for their Tests against the Springboks and Argentina.
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Fullback Israel Folau is one of four players to be recalled to the Wallabies’ 31-man squad for their Tests against the Springboks and Argentina.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus addresses the media at OR Tambo International Airport on Saturday before departing for Australia.
Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede believe the South African rugby public must have realistic expectations for the Springboks.
All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett scored 30 points, including four tries, against the Wallabies in Auckland.
Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has made four changes to his squad for their Rugby Championship matches in New Zealand and Australia.
Argentina flyhalf Nicolás Sánchez sliced through the Springbok defence to score a try in Mendoza.
The Springboks’ fall to seventh in the world rankings is a stark reminder that expectations need to be aligned accordingly, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
The Springboks have dropped to No 7 in the World Rugby rankings after their 32-19 loss to Argentina in Mendoza.
The All Blacks scored a great team try against the Wallabies that began with Ben Smith’s catch and ended 12 passes later with Beauden Barrett dotting down.
New Zealand Herald rugby writer Chris Rattue says no one will be able to stop the All Blacks from winning a third consecutive World Cup.