Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Matfield soars highest

Victor Matfield won his battle with Alun Wyn Jones in Nelspruit on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok fightback floors Wales

The Springboks overturned a 17-0 deficit to beat Wales 31-30 in Nelspruit and clinch the two-Test series. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Morné to clinch series for Springboks

Morné Steyn's influence as a distributor, tactician, and goal-kicker should ensure that South Africa beat Wales in Nelspruit, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Game of Bones

Willem Alberts has an insatiable appetite for destruction, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Matfield to break Bok record

Victor Matfield will surpass John Smit as the most capped Springbok when he plays his 112th Test against Wales at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Matfield vs Jones

The Wales captain will need to outplay his South African counterpart if the tourists are to have any say in the decisive Test in Nelspruit, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Edwards: Wales need more time to gel

Wales defence coach Shaun Edwards says his side's limited preparation contributed to a poor performance against the Springboks. JON CARDINELLI reports.

England too strong for Crusaders

A strong first-half performance propelled England to a comfortable 38-7 win over the Crusaders on Tuesday.

Watson returns to lead Kings

Luke Watson will captain the Eastern Province Kings when they tackle the Bulls in a friendly game on Friday.

Meyer’s Boks to buck the trend

A patent desire to evolve should see the Springboks marking the third year in this World Cup cycle as one to remember, writes JON CARDINELLI.