Bok shock a brutal reality check

The Springboks were physically and mentally outplayed in an away Test for the umpteenth time when they suffered a record defeat to Argentina in Mendoza, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Barrett’s four floors Wallabies

Beauden Barrett scored four tries as the All Blacks romped to a 40-12 win over the Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Preview: All Blacks vs Wallabies

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the clash between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Auckland on Saturday.

SA tour torture a chronic issue

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks must break a worrying South African rugby trend when they tour Argentina, Australia and New Zealand in the next four weeks, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Springboks seek sharper showing

Siya Kolisi believes the Springboks will need to be more accurate and disciplined in the Test against Argentina in Mendoza, reports JON CARDINELLI.

Better Boks need to be ruthless

The Springboks have to start converting their first-half chances into points if they hope to challenge the All Blacks and other top teams overseas, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Tour Tales – Durban

JON CARDINELLI reflects on a week of smiling locks, speedo-wearing loose forwards, and one fast-bowling hack.

Bok changes expected for Mendoza clash

Rassie Erasmus will make ‘four or five changes’ to the Springbok side ahead of the Test against Argentina in Mendoza next Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Durban.

‘Bok pack most physical in world’

Pumas coach Mario Ledesma says the Springbok forwards were dominant at Kings Park and will be hard to stop in Mendoza next week. JON CARDINELLI reports from Durban.

Boks fire late to bury Pumas

Aphiwe Dyantyi and Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries apiece as the Springboks claimed a 34-21 bonus-point win against Argentina on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Kings Park.