Brains trust at heart of Bok success

Rassie Erasmus’ meticulous planning and attention to detail allowed the Springboks to tick all of the relevant boxes across an important Rugby Championship campaign, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Pack, Pollard fire Boks to title

Handre Pollard scored 31 points as the Springboks thumped Argentina 46-13 in Salta to win the Rugby Championship title. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Wallabies win boosts Boks’ bid for title

The Wallabies beat the All Blacks 47-26 in Perth on Saturday to boost the Springboks’ chances of winning the Rugby Championship title. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Quest for RWC answers continues

Rassie Erasmus’ selections suggest that the Springboks are after more than a win in Salta this Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie’s charges to tick tour box?

The Springboks could end their poor run between World Cups with a groundbreaking away win against Argentina on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Rassie reaps benefits of back-row shuffle

The battle for back-row places will intensify over the next fortnight as players look to stake a final claim ahead of the World Cup squad announcement, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Special report: Plugging the player drain

The exodus of players overseas has forced SA Rugby to revise its contracting model and player-management approach. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Boks must kick on in buildup to RWC

Game management and goal-kicking will separate the top teams in the final round of the Rugby Championship and at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Burger brace sinks Bulls

Zak Burger scored two tries as Griquas fought back from 10-0 down to claim a stunning 37-15 bonus-point win at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Pumas punish sloppy Sharks

The Pumas bounced back from an eight-point half-time deficit to beat the Sharks 27-20 in Mbombela on Saturday.