‘Springboks are back’

Craig Dowd says the thrilling Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Newlands was a much-needed spectacle for world rugby.

‘Boks exorcised Albany demons’

Gary Gold says the Springboks’ performance against the All Blacks at Newlands proved that their 57-0 loss in Albany was just a blip.

‘Eben dragging Boks back to top’

Former England coach Clive Woodward has singled out captain Eben Etzebeth for his leading role in the Springboks’ resurgence against the All Blacks in Cape Town.

English clubs target Bok lock

Springbok lock Franco Mostert is reportedly a sought-after recruit by a number of English clubs.

Jake: Argentina at crossroads

Former Springbok coach Jake White has questioned the standard of the Rugby Championship following Argentina’s continued struggles in the tournament.

Venter to extend Bok stay

Brendan Venter will remain with the Springboks as a defensive consultant until after their end-of-year tour of Europe.

Kiwi newspaper gives Marx a perfect 10

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx received a player rating of 10 from the New Zealand Herald after his outstanding performance at Newlands.

Sanzaar: De Allende didn’t deserve red

Damian de Allende has received no further sanction for his late tackle on Lima Sopoaga that resulted in a red card.

Ackers’ Gloucester back to winning ways

Gloucester recorded a 29-24 bonus-point victory over Northampton, while there were also English Premiership wins for Exeter, Harlequins, Bath, Leicester and Saracens.

Thorn named new Reds coach

Former All Blacks lock Brad Thorn has replaced Nick Stiles as head coach of the Reds.