Test teams (10 August)
Reflect on this weekend’s teams to play in the World Cup warm-ups and round three of the Rugby Championship.
SA Rugby magazine
Wallabies gamble on O’Connor
James O’Connor will make his first Wallabies start in six years in their Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks in Perth on Saturday.
‘Boks mustn’t forget Mendoza hiding’
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks mustn’t forget that Argentina gave them a hiding in 2018 when the two sides meet in the rematch in Salta on Saturday.
Barrett back for All Blacks
Scott Barrett has recovered from injury and will start for the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
Schickerling: Lock is still my best position
Western Province lock JD Schickerling is content to play where the team requires him, but is not considering transitioning to the flank permanently.
Rassie: Bok defence will be vital
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says his side’s defensive structure will be key if they want to beat Argentina and claim the Rugby Championship title.
Boks shuffle front row for Salta Test
Trevor Nyakane and Beast Mtawarira will both start for the Springboks in the crucial Rugby Championship match against Argentina in Salta on Saturday.
Kolisi returns at key stage
SA Rugby magazine’s Craig Lewis and Ryan Vrede sit down to discuss Siya Kolisi’s imminent return from injury and the Springboks’ upcoming clash with Argentina.
All Blacks could lose top ranking
The All Blacks will lose their No 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings if they lose to the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday.
Van Zyl to lead Bulls against Lions
Ivan van Zyl will captain an injury-hit Blue Bulls outfit in their Currie Cup derby against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
