Test Rugby

Grosso fumes at Tu’ungafasi escape

France wing Remy Grosso has slammed World Rugby’s decision not to ban All Blacks prop Ofa Tu’ungafasi for a dangerous tackle in the first Test in Auckland.

Rassie’s Boks are shattering perceptions

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks have proved that a more transformed team can win big Test matches via a pragmatic yet exciting approach, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘My number changes, not my game’

Pieter-Steph du Toit’s adaptability enables him to make an impact at lock, flank or off the bench.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from this past weekend’s Test matches involving the Boks, All Blacks and Wallabies, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Duane: Boks stood up for each other

Duane Vermeulen says the Springboks needed to ‘tame the England talismans’ in Saturday’s Test at Free State Stadium, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Beast overwhelmed by Ramaphosa call

Beast Mtawarira has revealed the ‘surreal’ moment when he received a surprise phone call from President Cyril Ramaphosa on the eve of his 100th Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Bloemfontein.

Springboks set sights on 3-0 series win

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus intends to balance the need to blood new players with the drive to win in Cape Town and whitewash England 3-0, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.

‘Rassie has brought back Bok rugby’

Eddie Jones believes that a return to a more traditional style of play is starting to pay dividends for Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks, reports JON CARDINELLI in Bloemfontein.