Nightmare not over yet

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt holds all the cards ahead of a potentially series-deciding clash against the Springboks at Ellis Park, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Players hurting after shock loss

Springbok captain Adriaan Strauss admits that the quality of the decision-making and execution was unacceptably poor in their loss to Ireland. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Ireland stun clueless Boks

Paddy Jackson scored 16 points to steer a 14-man Ireland side to a 26-20 win against the Springboks on Saturday, reports JON CARDINELLI at Newlands.

Tour Tales – Cape Town

JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of finger braces, rugby carnivals and vocal spectators.

Eddie’s England make history

England fought back from a 10-0 deficit to beat the Wallabies 39-28 in Brisbane on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Farrell’s boot decisive in Brisbane

Owen Farrell was the more clinical and accurate of the two starting flyhalves in Brisbane, according to SARugbymag.co.za’s Opta-powered stats.

Acid Test for Bok halfbacks

Faf de Klerk and Pat Lambie’s decision-making will be under scrutiny when the Springboks host Ireland in the first Test on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Lambie handed vice-captaincy

Pat Lambie will be the Springboks’ vice-captain as well as the first-choice flyhalf in the Test against Ireland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Jantjies gets second shot

Elton Jantjies has the chance to make the Springbok No 10 jersey his own, writes JON CARDINELLI.

D-Day for Jantjies

All will be revealed with regard to Elton Jantjies’s injury and the make-up of the Springbok match 23 at the team announcement on Thursday afternoon. JON CARDINELLI reports.