Savea’s back on track

For one of the best wings the game has seen, the man they call 'The Bus' has had his issues to overcome, writes MARC HINTON.

Appointing Coetzee a mistake

South Africa’s rugby bosses need to admit they got it wrong in appointing Allister Coetzee and they need to advertise the position of Bok coach, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Highlights: Italy vs Boks (2016)

Italy claimed a first-ever victory over the Springboks with a 20-18 win in Florence on Saturday.

Highlights: Ireland vs All Blacks (2016)

The All Blacks defeated  Ireland 21-9 in a pulsating match in Dublin on Saturday.

Highlights: France vs Wallabies (2016)

Flyhalf Bernard Foley scored 15 points as the Wallabies edged France 25-23 in Paris on Saturday.

Highlights: Scotland vs Argentina (2016)

Greig Laidlaw kicked a 84th minute penalty to secure a narrow 19-16 win for Scotland against Argentina in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Highlights: Wales vs Japan (2016)

Replacement Sam Davies slotted a last-gasp drop goal as Wales battled to a 33-30 win against Japan at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday.

No defence for dire Coetzee and co

There’s nothing emotional about the demand for a new Springbok coaching staff following a 2016 season that’s witnessed seven embarrassing defeats in 11 matches, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Ackers can aid ailing Boks

Johan Ackermann must be backed to lead the Springboks in a new direction from 2017, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Avoid Bok train wreck

THE MONEY MAN says betting enthusiasts should avoid the Italy versus Boks game, but he is placing a R2,000 wager on France to beat the Wallabies in Paris.