Test Rugby

Erasmus: Boks had to split resources

Rassie Erasmus has not shied away from acknowledging that the expectation should be for the Springboks to claim a series win over England, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.

How England’s chariot derailed

Eddie Jones is under pressure going into England’s Test series against the Springboks after a poor Six Nations campaign, writes MARTIN GILLINGHAM.

Springboks slump to seventh

The Springboks have dropped to No 7 in the World Rugby rankings following their 22-20 defeat against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.

‘England must be ready for everything’

Eddie Jones says he expects the Springboks to boast traditional strengths under the guidance of new coach Rassie Erasmus, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Jones: Bath owner ‘the Trump of rugby’

England coach Eddie Jones has hit back at Bath owner Bruce Craig as the storm over England’s training methods continued.

Retallick blow for All Blacks

Brodie Retallick has been ruled out of the All Blacks’ three-Test series against France after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in the Chiefs’ loss to the Crusaders on Saturday.

Series preview: Springboks vs England

Both the Springboks and England will head into the three-Test series desperate for any sort of success, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Erasmus: Late pressure won it for Wales

Rassie Erasmus offered no excuses for the Springboks’ disappointing 22-20 loss against Wales in Washington DC on Saturday.

Second-string Boks disappoint

Wales replacement Ryan Elias scored a late opportunistic try to condemn the Springboks to a 22-20 defeat in their season-opening Test in Washington. CRAIG LEWIS reports.