All Blacks vs Boks: The duels that matter
The All Blacks and Springboks resume their fierce rivalry in the Rugby Championship in Wellington on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of the battles that could be key to winning the war.
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Flashback: How the 2018 Boks triumphed in Wellington
Ahead of the much-anticipated clash between the All Blacks and Springboks on Saturday, JOHN GOLIATH looks back at the defining moments from that epic 2018 Rugby Championship fixture between the two teams in Wellington.
Chester aims to find the ‘next Herschel’
Coach Chester Williams and the University of the Western Cape are looking to unearth the next Herschel Jantjies with a unique new recruiting drive, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Kwagga could be Boks’ secret weapon
While Kwagga Smith is a good player on the ground and has a lot of speed to get to the breakdowns, it’s his link play and ability to read the game that may have given him the nod to play against the All Blacks, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Bok No 9s: Four other standout performances
Following Herschel Jantjies’ brilliant debut performance against Australia at Ellis Park, JOHN GOLIATH looks at four other top individual performances by a Springbok scrumhalf in the modern era.
Bok player ratings: Jantjies stars
The Springboks started off their Rugby Championship campaign with a bonus-point victory over Australia at Ellis Park. JOHN GOLIATH rates the victorious South Africans.
Griquas beat Pumas in thriller
Anthony Volmink scored a brace, including a late long-range try, to help Griquas beat the Pumas 37-29 in Kimberley on Friday night.
Boks vs Wallabies: The duels that matter
The Springboks and Wallabies clash in the opening match of the Rugby Championship on Saturday. JOHN GOLIATH looks at some of key battles within the war at Ellis Park.
De Villiers deserves crack at Kings job
Peter de Villiers deserves another crack at a coaching job in South African rugby and the Southern Kings gig might just be the perfect fit, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Boks will hit ground running in Japan
By next week we should have a clear picture of who the front runners are for Rassie Erasmus’ World Cup squad, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
